grown children | Autism PDD
hi bonnie44, my son is 19. he is still in school for 2 more years. we are working on teaching how to work. he is low functioning non verbal. has minimal behavior problems. dreading when school gets out. teachers feel he will need constant supervision so do i. will have to go into sheltered workshop not many good ones around here. what made you decide on day care over work environment? does he like to go to day care? think my son would get bored with day care. need something when he gets out can't sit around house all day. what a waste. state paid about 39 thousand a year to teach him and now they do nothing. what does you son do for social activities? my son hung out with his brother but brother now off to college. may enroll him in a community center. would like to ask more questions later. Hi Pat. He lives at home and goes to United Cerebral Palsy Adult
Day Training Program where he does piece work. As far as
adolescence, my son is on the high end of the spectrum but still is
socially and emotionally delayed and unable to have normal
relationships with his peers. His physical development (puberty)
was normal. He "discovered" himself quite young and still engages
in self stimulation (in private now that he is much older, we did a lot
of redirecting when he would touch himself inappropriately and he
finally caught on.) His older sister would chase him around the
house threatening to cut it off if he didn't stop
A sense of humor is a must!!! He didn't have any desire to have
girlfriends and still doesn't. In fact, if a girl says hello to
him he tells them not to get so personal. He did not have the
opportunity to receive early intervention and was even misdiagnosed for
years. All children on the spectrum are different so it's really
hard to predict what will be later on. Hope this helps
Bonnie
PS. kneeplay is my daughter who chose to work with handicapped children...because of her brother
Bonnie
Hi Jo...I have been reading about special kids for years and found
special ed teacher, Torey Hayden's books very helpful behavior wise,
not to mention fascinating. Thanks for the info, I'll have to
check it out.
Bonnie
Bonnie,
I have read all of Torey Haden's books...even before my son was diagnosed!! God she is so insightful isn't she? Her books are great!!
Karrie
Hi Bonnie,
thanks for the information; I'll see if they are available in Canada.
Take care,
Jo.
Hello everybody,
I am currently reading a book written by Robert Hughes: "Running with Walker". His son (Walker) is now 19 years old and is what is called "low-functionning autist".
The book relates Walker's dx, their quest for specialists who understand and agree on their educational beliefs for their son, and his coming into a adulthood.
Mr. Hughes' writing style is heartwarming and funny at times. He is giving me hope that beyond my son's closed-in exterior, there is a real boy just screaming (and kicking) to get out.
Bonnie44, I know I am not answering your question, but if you enjoy reading, this may be a good book for you.
Take care,
Jo
Stevies Mom (Theda) has a severely autistic son who is 40 and also has several other disabilities. Unfortunately she has not been on in quite some time.My son is 10, so we're not even close. But I've wanted to talk to a mom of an older child if you don't mind.
What is your son like? What does he do--does he work? Where does he live?
I've always wanted to ask a mom of a grown-up this question: What things, if anything would you have done differently if you could? And what advice would you give a mom/s who are dealing with the early years. I know I'm really worried about impending adolescence. He's showing signs. OMG!
Hope you don't mind the questions--I wish I could be more help.
Pat
hi everybody-my son is 30 years old and
autistic and emotionally delayed. any one living with an older child ?
love to talk to you
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