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She says she's ready ...so how do I help?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 743327" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Oh Copa you had no real knowledge. We knew Sonic had been born with crack in his system. So there was no "maybe" whether he was badly exposed or not. We were told from Day One that he may never be independent and we may need to find adult services for him. So we had low expectations but we loved this little sweetie so very much. We wanted him regardless and decided to do our best for him.</p><p></p><p>Sonic exceeded all expectations but we never thought "college" ....and being who WE are college was not important...just adulting and working, which we hoped he would be able to do.</p><p></p><p>Sonic is very easygoing and naturally content so it was easy to get him to participate in services. Not all kids are good natured and eager to please.</p><p></p><p>Sonic has that fold in his eyes too as well as low ears. But he and J are clearly not completely on the spectrum. J is actually doing well!</p><p></p><p>Dont you dare think badly of yourself as a mother. Nobody told you not to have high expectations so of course you did. We were told and became very eager to help him to his highest level of function, but WE KNEW!</p><p></p><p>There is a big difference. Many parents who adopt are shocked when their beautiful kids struggle. The adoption workers usually dont tell us much. They are a disaster. YOU did well!</p><p></p><p>by the way, I am a disorganized wreck lol <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I have learned to deal with this the best I can!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 743327, member: 1550"] Oh Copa you had no real knowledge. We knew Sonic had been born with crack in his system. So there was no "maybe" whether he was badly exposed or not. We were told from Day One that he may never be independent and we may need to find adult services for him. So we had low expectations but we loved this little sweetie so very much. We wanted him regardless and decided to do our best for him. Sonic exceeded all expectations but we never thought "college" ....and being who WE are college was not important...just adulting and working, which we hoped he would be able to do. Sonic is very easygoing and naturally content so it was easy to get him to participate in services. Not all kids are good natured and eager to please. Sonic has that fold in his eyes too as well as low ears. But he and J are clearly not completely on the spectrum. J is actually doing well! Dont you dare think badly of yourself as a mother. Nobody told you not to have high expectations so of course you did. We were told and became very eager to help him to his highest level of function, but WE KNEW! There is a big difference. Many parents who adopt are shocked when their beautiful kids struggle. The adoption workers usually dont tell us much. They are a disaster. YOU did well! by the way, I am a disorganized wreck lol :) I have learned to deal with this the best I can! [/QUOTE]
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