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Posted by KJ on August 19, 2008, 11:09 pm
Fingers crossed that Ryan and pass this first test....and that Mom can
handle it too! Let us know how he did. It's great that he can have these
trial runs for independence. Good luck to all!
--
Kathyl (KJ)
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http://community.webshots.com/user/kathylquiltz
> Tonight Ryan (DS#3) is spending the night alone... in his OWN apartment!
>
> He'll be there until Friday evening. This is a "trial run" on seeing how
> he does living independently. The county has a 2 bedroom furnished
> apartment that we're using at no cost. It's about 15 miles from our
> home... so close enough if necessary - but far enough for him to be on
> his own. (It's in the next little town.)
>
> So keep your fingers crossed, and say a little prayer. The deal is he has
> to cook at least one meal using the stove/oven -- not just the microwave.
> He has to visit at least 3 "sites" that are within walking distance (a DQ,
> a pizza place, the corner market, coffee house, arcade, library....) He's
> totally responsible for cleaning up behind himself. He'll need to shop
> for food beyond the few staples I sent with him.
>
> He's there tonight; all day Wednesday and Thursday, then he has to work
> at Krogers 9-5 on Friday. (He'll need to arrange for the local
> transportation service to pick him up and take him to work). Then we'll
> move him out on Friday night!
>
> If this goes well, we can do it several more times throughout the year --
> with stays up to 2 weeks at a time! I really never dreamed we'd get to
> this point... but I now seriously believe there will be a day when he can
> live on his own (with help). The purpose for this is so we can get a real
> feel for where his skills fall short... and where he is doing really well.
>
> So this Mom is totally psyched.... but also totally nervous. So keep your
> fingers crossed and say a prayer! I know he'll do great! But I really
> think this is almost harder for me than it is for him! LOL
>
> Kate in MI
>
>
> PS: for those who don't know Ryan -- he is MMR -- very verbal, a few
> autism spectrum behaviors, very athletic (stands 6'2") and is almost 22
> years old. He is my special needs kiddo. He has tuberous sclerosis
> complex (learn more here: www.tsalliance.org) He reads at about the
> 4th grade level and can add/subtract with borrowing & carrying for numbers
> less than 100. He does many things very well... but where he has
> deficits -- they are substantial. He has NEVER been alone overnight
> before (although since he was about 15 we started leaving him alone at
> home during the day... gradually building up the duration.
>
> --
> Kate in MI
> http://community.webshots.com/user/K_Groves
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