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I evicted her - what now?
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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 406551" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Troubled </p><p></p><p>Going to speak with you as a mom with a child with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). I don't know how that diagnosis was made. Do you feel it's an accurate diagnosis? Getting SSD would depend on her ability to do normal daily task in caring for herself. I'm not quite sure how they assess that to be honest. </p><p></p><p>Travis has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). At 24 yrs of age he is just now catching up to 18 yr olds in many areas, others not even close and may never. I'm going to be honest when I say there was a time a few years back when I worried he would never progress to an 18 yr old level. And of course there are other issues that complicate his situation as well.</p><p></p><p>I can totally understand you fears and worry. I can also totally understand why you don't want her to return home. </p><p></p><p>If Travis' behavior was similar as your daughter's he'd find himself in the same position. I have rules in my home. They're followed or you don't stay here. Even given his disabilities he is capable of understanding that so he is expected to follow the rules like anyone else.</p><p></p><p>Travis qualifies for SSD.......but it is as much his vision as the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and CP. So I'm not sure at what level of functioning they'd decide your daughter would qualify.</p><p></p><p>Given what you've said about your daughter..........Try calling community action or the local mental health dept and ask if there is any facilities for your daughter to stay in. We have several settings here (and we're a small town). We in fact have a half way house across the alley......but Travis is functioning too high for them. He's working on getting his own apartment. But such a place would help make certain her basic needs are met, she is safe, and give her a sense of independence she seems to crave. </p><p></p><p>While looking for that........call the local homeless shelter. Those kids should be able to get 2 single spots easily. Not the greatest place but they won't be sleeping on the street going hungry.</p><p></p><p>And as far as SSD..........she's not going to be able to get that alone. She is going to need someone to help her. </p><p></p><p>Going off to live alone at college was the best thing in the world for Travis. And while it sounds great.......it was one of the hardest things he's ever done. Keeping himself fed alone was a challenge and he ate alot of ramen during that time as he underestimated his budget in a huge way. He learned more in that 3 months than years at home.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes it has to be that way as hard as it is for us to watch them go through it. Look into some programs, you may be surprised at what is available.</p><p></p><p>Hugs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 406551, member: 84"] Troubled Going to speak with you as a mom with a child with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). I don't know how that diagnosis was made. Do you feel it's an accurate diagnosis? Getting SSD would depend on her ability to do normal daily task in caring for herself. I'm not quite sure how they assess that to be honest. Travis has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). At 24 yrs of age he is just now catching up to 18 yr olds in many areas, others not even close and may never. I'm going to be honest when I say there was a time a few years back when I worried he would never progress to an 18 yr old level. And of course there are other issues that complicate his situation as well. I can totally understand you fears and worry. I can also totally understand why you don't want her to return home. If Travis' behavior was similar as your daughter's he'd find himself in the same position. I have rules in my home. They're followed or you don't stay here. Even given his disabilities he is capable of understanding that so he is expected to follow the rules like anyone else. Travis qualifies for SSD.......but it is as much his vision as the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and CP. So I'm not sure at what level of functioning they'd decide your daughter would qualify. Given what you've said about your daughter..........Try calling community action or the local mental health dept and ask if there is any facilities for your daughter to stay in. We have several settings here (and we're a small town). We in fact have a half way house across the alley......but Travis is functioning too high for them. He's working on getting his own apartment. But such a place would help make certain her basic needs are met, she is safe, and give her a sense of independence she seems to crave. While looking for that........call the local homeless shelter. Those kids should be able to get 2 single spots easily. Not the greatest place but they won't be sleeping on the street going hungry. And as far as SSD..........she's not going to be able to get that alone. She is going to need someone to help her. Going off to live alone at college was the best thing in the world for Travis. And while it sounds great.......it was one of the hardest things he's ever done. Keeping himself fed alone was a challenge and he ate alot of ramen during that time as he underestimated his budget in a huge way. He learned more in that 3 months than years at home. Sometimes it has to be that way as hard as it is for us to watch them go through it. Look into some programs, you may be surprised at what is available. Hugs [/QUOTE]
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