| Introduction |
In Parenting an Adult with Disabilities or Special Needs, she gives parents invaluable advice on:
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| Description |
Every parent of a child with disabilities knows just how overwhelming and frustrating it can be. When these children enter adulthood, the difficulties can become even greater. Many parents are tempted to keep their children at home, believing that they will be safer and happier under their care. But adults with special needs deserve the same chance at a happy life as everyone else. As the mother of an adult child with disabilities, Peggy Lou Morgan has years of experience dealing with the challenges these adults face every day. She believes that the most loving thing parents can do for their children is to prepare them to leave home in a way that works best for them. Compassionate and thorough, this guide will help readers to ensure that their children leave the nest with confidence and joy. |
| Author Biography |
| Table of Contents |
CONTENTS Foreword by Beth Mount xi Acknowledgments xv Introduction 1 CHAPTER 1 The Nest Is Never Empty 11 CHAPTER 2 That Nagging Question 19 CHAPTER 3 Loneliness Is the Only Real Disability 27 CHAPTER 4 Your Child’s Pursuit of Happiness 39 CHAPTER 5 Discovering Your Child’s Dream 49 CHAPTER 6 Researching the Options 63 CHAPTER 7 Drafting a Transitional Plan 73 CHAPTER 8 Setting Goals to Accomplish the Transitional Plan 83 CHAPTER 9 Estate Planning 97 CHAPTER 10 Working with Your Attorney 107 CHAPTER 11 Implementing the Plan a Step at a Time 111 CHAPTER 12 The Nest May Seem Empty, but You Aren’t Done Yet 121 CHAPTER 13 Continuing the Civil Rights Movement for Disability Rights 131 APPENDIXES 139 A. Sample Emergency Backup Plan 141 B. Sample Caregiver’s Manual 145 C. Team-Building Advocacy 173 D. Become Your Own Advocate 177 E. U.S. Government Programs 181 F. For More Information 187 G. Recommended Resources 193 NOTES 195 INDEX 197 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 203 |
