Yesterday was "Fun Day" at Tom's school. A day to celebrate with your classmates the end of the school year. With day long activities and lots of fun things to do, Tom really enjoyed yesterday at school.
So starts the beginning of Tom's last year of school. 12 more months and then what? Is there a job out there for him to do? Do we just keep him at home & take him with me everywhere I go? Hurts my back just thinking about it. There are group homes, but the kids are much higher functioning and if you ever have checked out a group home its not a place for someone unable to communicate. I don't think Tom would make it 6 month in a group home. It took years to learn how to understand his wants and needs.
A mom only wanting what's best for her children and a year from now I don't have a clue as to what to do. Years ago I had many friends with severely handicapped children too. Wonderful to share ideas and stories. Sad to say I'm the only one left with my child still living. Heading into the future alone and I'm scared.
Yesterday was "Fun Day" at Tom's school. A day to celebrate with your classmates the end of the school year. With day long activities and lots of fun things to do, Tom really enjoyed yesterday at school. 
So starts the beginning of Tom's last year of school. 12 more months and then what? Is there a job out there for him to do? Do we just keep him at home & take him with me everywhere I go? Hurts my back just thinking about it. There are group homes, but the kids are much higher functioning and if you ever have checked out a group home its not a place for someone unable to communicate. I don't think Tom would make it 6 month in a group home. It took years to learn how to understand his wants and needs. 
A mom only wanting what's best for her children and a year from now I don't have a clue as to what to do. Years ago I had many friends with severely handicapped children too. Wonderful to share ideas and stories. Sad to say I'm the only one left with my child still living. Heading into the future alone and I'm scared.
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