商品簡介
Morgan, adoptive parent of a child with Down's syndrome and autism who is now 25 years old, offers practical advice for parents of adults with disabilities or special needs, geared toward preparing adult children to live as independently as possible. She discusses the kinds of vocational programs available to special needs adults, issues of private and government funding, and residential options, and gives advice on drafting a transitional plan, working with an attorney, and planning for the future when parents are gone. She also addresses the difficult emotional issues parents face during their child's transition to adulthood. About 50 pages of appendices offer a sample emergency plan, a caregiver's manual, information on government programs, and organizations and books for further information. Morgan has written a previous book on parenting a disabled child. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Peggy Lou Morgan (LaPine, OR) has worked with the disabled for nearly 35 years, including more than 10 years setting up services and placements for her clients. Morgan adopted a multiply disabled child 20 years ago and is the author of Parenting Your Complex Child (978-0-8144-7316-0).
