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 think this shot is perfect!! Who needs fake smiles when you have the real thing?!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic family photo!!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture! If you can clip & paste Ryan in there you would have the Christmas picture for this year.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a FUN family photo! ;)
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I agree with all the other posts! They took the words right out of my mouth.
ReplyDeleteOkay - even my husband criticized me - he said it's too good of a photo to take it to the cloud. And I must give my mom props for seizing the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Yeah, I agree with Elizabeth, photoshop your husband in there and it's the perfect family pic.
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