The Next Step: Residential Options for Adults With Autism
The Next Step: Residential Options for Adults With Autism
Presented by: Kerri Erb, Chief Program Officer kerb@autismsociety- Kim Tizzard, Director of Family Support ktizzard@autismsociety- Special Guest: Maureen Morrell, Parent
Todays Objectives:
? The "Here and Now" ? The "Looming Future" ? What is YOUR plan? ? What are the options? ? Mapping out your VISION ? Resources to help
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The future arrives all too fast!
It seems one minute you are getting the diagnosis ...
And then suddenly...
Your "child" is taller than you!
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When your child is young
? The day-to-day can be overwhelming. ? It is difficult to imagine your child as an adult. ? It is difficult to accept that you
are not going to live forever. ? The future looms darkly
in the distance.
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The only guarantee is...
Whether you plan for it or not, the future WILL arrive!!!
So, there are LOTS of questions...
? What will happen to your child with autism? ? Where will they live? ? What will they do? ? How can they be safe?
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Dealing with the emotions:
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Fear denial
Guilt
inadequacy
PROTECTIVENESS
SADNESS
What is your plan?
? Plan A: Live forever ? OK, let's move to Plan B ? The WORST plan is NO plan at all...
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