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
I bet he is glad that that is over with!
ReplyDeleteOh! Reminds me of a recent sleep study that my son had. Not a fun way to spend the night-- or whole day, in your case.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know how glad he was! His smile was big and his sounds were loud.
ReplyDeleteOh no - that does not look fun. I hope it goes OK and you get the results you need.
ReplyDeleteHope you are back home and resting by now. Poor guy (and Mom), that's a lot to deal with!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well! What a good boy, mine would be ripping those wires off.
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