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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 378730" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Hi madadkeith. My son is 26 and we are still trying to help him find his way in life. </p><p>If he qualifies for ssi, then he can get services through Dept. of Vocational Rehab. Now, I don't know what it is like in Arizona but there isn't much funding for new clients. </p><p>The problem with my difficult child is he struggles with his executive functioning. He knows exactly what to do but can not make Step 1, step 2, step 3 type plan. I still can't say to him "clean up your room". I have to tell him "trash in trash can, laundry in hamper, scrub toilet, vacuum, change sheets etc, etc." </p><p>If your son wants to improve his life, you may have to tell him to read wants ads, go to XYZ store/fast food and fill out application(ask him if he knows how) . If he is able to use a computer, he can go to the library and look for jobs on craig's list locally. </p><p>If he has any construction type skills, there are usually places around the big box hardware type stores where day workers congregate. Contractors will go to hire a few guys to help out on a job for a few days. It might be something for him to try. </p><p></p><p>As far as housing goes, you may have to suggest he go to a shelter until he gets a job and dig himself out of the hole he is in. </p><p>I agree, that he shouldn't move in with you. Once you go that way, you aren't going to get him out. Protect yourself and make suggestions that he can understand. </p><p>It's a heart break isn't it? We want so much more for our difficult child's and it seems so hard for them to want it for themselves.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 378730, member: 3"] Hi madadkeith. My son is 26 and we are still trying to help him find his way in life. If he qualifies for ssi, then he can get services through Dept. of Vocational Rehab. Now, I don't know what it is like in Arizona but there isn't much funding for new clients. The problem with my difficult child is he struggles with his executive functioning. He knows exactly what to do but can not make Step 1, step 2, step 3 type plan. I still can't say to him "clean up your room". I have to tell him "trash in trash can, laundry in hamper, scrub toilet, vacuum, change sheets etc, etc." If your son wants to improve his life, you may have to tell him to read wants ads, go to XYZ store/fast food and fill out application(ask him if he knows how) . If he is able to use a computer, he can go to the library and look for jobs on craig's list locally. If he has any construction type skills, there are usually places around the big box hardware type stores where day workers congregate. Contractors will go to hire a few guys to help out on a job for a few days. It might be something for him to try. As far as housing goes, you may have to suggest he go to a shelter until he gets a job and dig himself out of the hole he is in. I agree, that he shouldn't move in with you. Once you go that way, you aren't going to get him out. Protect yourself and make suggestions that he can understand. It's a heart break isn't it? We want so much more for our difficult child's and it seems so hard for them to want it for themselves. [/QUOTE]
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