S4: Episode 136 - Aging out of a broken system with no options leaves adult 'kids' & parents endlessly searching for support & opportunities throughout adulthood

Living the Sky Life - Our Autism Journey

English - January 26, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MB - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
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Previous Episode: S4: Episode 135 - Keep the focus on overall mental health! Finding a balance between inclusion, oversharing on social media and placing your loved one in an uncomfortable environment.

Next Episode: S4: Episode 137 - Helping her son turn his passion for drawing into a fun family business, this NJ mom advocates and educates on the vast autism spectrum

Feeling the stress of a broken system, parents like me are constantly searching for ideas, resources and a supportive community to help us ensure our autistic adult children aren't dismissed and forgotten about after reaching the age where they're no longer eligible for traditional services.

Often times, parent caregivers are left to create their own version of day programming or leave the workforce much earlier than planned in order to navigate the tough reality - their adult aged loved one will require 24/7 support, 365 days a year for the remainder of the caregiver's life.