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difficult child's joblessness is getting to me. Not sure where to go from here
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 551467" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I don't say this much, but I'm kind of inspired to do it now because my son is getting such good services and actually has a life...he goes to work each day, sports a few nights a week, edging toward getting his own place. </p><p></p><p>Many of our difficult child's are actually disabled. I think it's a good idea for them to try to get disability. It can take up to four tries to get it, but if they do get it, they are eligible for many other services, such as specialized job placement and low income housing (with assisted living if necessary). I'm literally amazed at what a normal life my son is living (well, normal for a high functioning autistic young man who is not quite high functioning enough to understand the typical world 100% himself). They have these services for the mentally ill as well. I highly recommend them.</p><p></p><p>Usually I don't mention this because I think a lot of parents are afraid to put their kids into adult services, wanting to think their adult kids will live normal lives. Some do. The very ill ones do not, no matter how old they are. Many continue into drug abuse to feel better and live a life of homelessness because they CAN'T get it together. Not all people ARE capable of getting it together if they are mentally ill or neurologically "atypical". </p><p></p><p>Anyhow, this is just a suggestion. I love the results I am seeing in my son. He has never seemed so grown up and independent. 85% of all things he can do himself, but getting a job on his own, paying his bills, and a few other things he still needs help with and always will. It doesn't bother him to get this help. He is very happy. I think he is very aware that he needs the help and accepts it. Maybe some of our mentally ill adult k ids know they need help too...and just don't know where to turn.</p><p></p><p>Ok, off the soap box. This is just a suggestion. Hopefully nobody is offended <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Peace!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 551467, member: 1550"] I don't say this much, but I'm kind of inspired to do it now because my son is getting such good services and actually has a life...he goes to work each day, sports a few nights a week, edging toward getting his own place. Many of our difficult child's are actually disabled. I think it's a good idea for them to try to get disability. It can take up to four tries to get it, but if they do get it, they are eligible for many other services, such as specialized job placement and low income housing (with assisted living if necessary). I'm literally amazed at what a normal life my son is living (well, normal for a high functioning autistic young man who is not quite high functioning enough to understand the typical world 100% himself). They have these services for the mentally ill as well. I highly recommend them. Usually I don't mention this because I think a lot of parents are afraid to put their kids into adult services, wanting to think their adult kids will live normal lives. Some do. The very ill ones do not, no matter how old they are. Many continue into drug abuse to feel better and live a life of homelessness because they CAN'T get it together. Not all people ARE capable of getting it together if they are mentally ill or neurologically "atypical". Anyhow, this is just a suggestion. I love the results I am seeing in my son. He has never seemed so grown up and independent. 85% of all things he can do himself, but getting a job on his own, paying his bills, and a few other things he still needs help with and always will. It doesn't bother him to get this help. He is very happy. I think he is very aware that he needs the help and accepts it. Maybe some of our mentally ill adult k ids know they need help too...and just don't know where to turn. Ok, off the soap box. This is just a suggestion. Hopefully nobody is offended :) Peace!!! [/QUOTE]
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