Ben in the middle with Dad (left), Carla Payne with Aging Care Matters and Mom This is the first of several posts about parenting an adult child with a disability. Ben will be 19 this summer; I am learning along the way. As always, I hope to pass on resources and wisdom. Discuss the future. If your adult child is able to participate in planning for their future, ask them how they envision it. Let them draw a picture. Ask them to tell you a story. Maybe they can sign a few words that mean a lot to them. Find a way to get them involved. How do they see themselves living? By themselves, in a group home, with another family or with a sibling? Where do they want to live? In another city, in an apartment, in a house? How far away do they want to live from family? What level of independence can they handle? Do they want someone to check in on them? Do they want to find a job? Do they need a job coach or supportive employment? Who will help them with their finances? Is there someone they tru
He looks like he is having a blast!
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish we were doing that right now! Hope he liked it!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! But ouch, looks like those tree branches got him in the face!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteNo tree branches in the face, but that worried me too at first. I checked it out thoroughly, I even had a helmet for Ben, but that was vetoed by Ben and Dad.
ReplyDeletelooks like everyone had a blast! Darryl
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