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Adulthood, Independence & Special Needs

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A place to share fears, challenges & victories about our kids transitioning into adulthood. All welcome here.

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    Cheryl Jordan posted an update in the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs 4 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi I am new to this site. I have an adult daughter diagnosed with a developmental disability and bipolar disorder (Amber). She lives with us and we are fine with that. Her older sister (Jamie) wants her to live with her when we are unable to take care of her anymore. Amber wants to live with us. We have some family members who think Amber…[Read more]

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      Julia Roberts replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago · ·

      Cheryl, this is SO hard because I think other family & friends worry about those of us that are in the trenches because they can’t picture it. I have two young kids with special needs and I help an adult nephew with disabilities. I’m not his guardian but might as well be. I think if Amber does well living with you and you is close with Jamie and…[Read more]

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        Cheryl Jordan replied 4 months, 1 week ago · ·

        Thank You Julia. We agree, our children come first. Amber attends a day program she enjoys. She works and gets a small paycheck and also they have classes for living skills. She enjoys this. We just want Amber to live a fulfilllig life like everyone else does and give her some choices. Where she lives should be one of them. I want to help…[Read more]

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    Marythemom posted an update in the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs 8 months, 1 week ago

    Well my “greatest fear” was realized. At 18.5yrs, my son moved out (in February) to bounce from friend to friend’s house. By March he’d decided to stop taking all his meds. He did manage to graduate high school (barely, but he’s special ed so they gave him a LOT of leeway). Within days of graduation, he’d moved to another state and in…[Read more]

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      Donna Thomson replied 8 months, 1 week ago · ·

      Ohhhh I am so sorry – what a nightmare. I hope you have the support of the family and friends to help you through this. And will say a prayer that the court will actually offer through the mental health system as well. Good luck!!!!

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    Donna Thomson joined the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs 8 months, 1 week ago

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    deanna joined the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs 1 year, 1 month ago

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    Diane Davis joined the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs 1 year, 6 months ago

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    Tammy Giardina joined the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs 1 year, 6 months ago

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    Jean Schroeder joined the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs 1 year, 8 months ago

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    diane joined the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs 2 years ago

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    Chaotic Mom posted on the forum topic What is your greatest hope for your child's future? in the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs: 2 years, 4 months ago

    I would love for my son to still live with us, but also have some independence. I would love for him to have friends of his own, too. He does in school now, and even has a best friend. I hope he has this when he is older, too.

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    Chaotic Mom joined the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs 2 years, 4 months ago

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    Marythemom posted an update in the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs: 2 years, 4 months ago

    On paper my children are CAPABLE of being productive, successful members of society. Technically they COULD go to college, get a job, and have healthy relationships. However my kids have so many issues that the odds of them actually being able to do this are astronomically against it. I don’t want to hold them back by saying they can’t, but…[Read more]

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      Diane Davis replied 1 year, 6 months ago · ·

      I know this has been posted a long time ago- hopefully you’ll find this helpful. What if they failed? What if you told them they could go try anything and they could always know that you would be there for them no matter what? My kids floundered. My youngest daughter for 3 years and my son for 6 until they figured out life for themselves. My…[Read more]

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    Marythemom posted on the forum topic What is your greatest hope for your child's future? in the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs: 2 years, 4 months ago

    My children are not capable of living on their own, but we’re unable to get them diagnosed with anything that will get them the support they need to make it in the “real world.” Because of their attachment issues they are unable to trust us enough to stay home with us and let us help [...]

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    Rachela joined the group Group logo of Adulthood, Independence & Special NeedsAdulthood, Independence & Special Needs 2 years, 5 months ago

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  • Carol Davis Costin commented on the blog post Surrounded by the love of a public school. 17 hours, 8 minutes ago

    Julia, for the second time today, you made me cry. The video was the first time. Thank you for this. Sean is not a special needs child but we certainly feel the same you do about the school and the people in it.

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    Julia Roberts commented on the post, For better or worse. Or worse., on the site Kidneys and Eyes 19 hours, 54 minutes ago

    I completely understand…because, let’s face it, the kids health surrounds everything we do. As far as lessons, well, a lot of it we just make up as we go along.

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    Julia Roberts commented on the post, For better or worse. Or worse., on the site Kidneys and Eyes 19 hours, 55 minutes ago

    Awww, thanks. But it’s really Julian.

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  • Deenie commented on the blog post For better or worse. Or worse. 1 day, 2 hours ago

    I kind of feel weird saying that I loved this post since so much of it was about your kids fragile health … but I did. A lot of people could take lessons from you guys.

  • 20% Project: Day Two | emily the educator commented on the blog post Squag: Connecting Kids with Autism through Social Networking 1 day, 2 hours ago

    [...] * http://supportforspecialneeds.com/2010/10/14/squag-connecting-kids-with-autism-through-social-networ… [...]

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    Susan commented on the post, Surrounded by the love of a public school., on the site Kidneys and Eyes 1 day, 4 hours ago

    Awww….this is bringing tears to my eyes. What a wonderful community (and what wonderful kids!)

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    Julia Roberts wrote a new post, Surrounded by the love of a public school. , on the site Kidneys and Eyes 1 day, 4 hours ago

    ThumbnailFor the last nine years, we’ve sent Gage and Quinnlin off to our small neighborhood elementary school. This week marks the transition to middle school for our youngest, which means we give up the safe, nurturing […]

  • Amylia commented on the blog post The Things That Matter 3 days ago

    Well said. I needed this reminder today. I take a great many things for granted and today of all days I am thankful for the nudge toward paying attention and showing up with a full heart and grateful spirit. […]

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