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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 487396" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Welcome. Here are some thoughts that come to mind. First I'd suggest getting copies of her school records and testing from the past. That by the way could be tricky unless your husband has authorization. on the other hand you would be able to actually see and read what testing has been done in the past. If she had special accomodation there has to be justification in the records. Due to her bioMoms illness and the aging of her Dad it is quite possible that the records are limited but it might show a pattern.</p><p></p><p>For disability (which is important) there have to be more current professional findings since she is a legal adult. I strongly support neuro/psycholgical testing by a well qualified team. The testing usually takes about six to eight hours of separate tests which then are consolidated to provide a specific picture of behaviors, capabilities and dxs. This is key for your understanding and it is also key for finding support for her.</p><p></p><p>Absolutely you need to get her squared away to function with-o dependency on you and her Dad. My husband and I are seniors and I completely understand the biological need to rest more and have a peaceful life. Fingers crossed that she has good insurance and that these steps are affordable. I have never coped with the overeating problem and only minimally the hygiene problem but it makes sense. No doubt she did not get the structure, therapy etc. that she needed and took comfort in food. Sad.</p><p></p><p>I'm on your team and imagine it is quite overwhelming. You can find the help she needs just taking one step at a time but first you need to have up to date evaluations showing exactly what the problems are, what the capabilities are, what the choices are for her future. Hugs. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 487396, member: 35"] Welcome. Here are some thoughts that come to mind. First I'd suggest getting copies of her school records and testing from the past. That by the way could be tricky unless your husband has authorization. on the other hand you would be able to actually see and read what testing has been done in the past. If she had special accomodation there has to be justification in the records. Due to her bioMoms illness and the aging of her Dad it is quite possible that the records are limited but it might show a pattern. For disability (which is important) there have to be more current professional findings since she is a legal adult. I strongly support neuro/psycholgical testing by a well qualified team. The testing usually takes about six to eight hours of separate tests which then are consolidated to provide a specific picture of behaviors, capabilities and dxs. This is key for your understanding and it is also key for finding support for her. Absolutely you need to get her squared away to function with-o dependency on you and her Dad. My husband and I are seniors and I completely understand the biological need to rest more and have a peaceful life. Fingers crossed that she has good insurance and that these steps are affordable. I have never coped with the overeating problem and only minimally the hygiene problem but it makes sense. No doubt she did not get the structure, therapy etc. that she needed and took comfort in food. Sad. I'm on your team and imagine it is quite overwhelming. You can find the help she needs just taking one step at a time but first you need to have up to date evaluations showing exactly what the problems are, what the capabilities are, what the choices are for her future. Hugs. DDD [/QUOTE]
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