Every parent worries about their child’s future and how they can prepare their child for the day when they will be on their own. For parents of a child with special needs the concern is much greater. Who will will take care of my child? Will he be happy? Will he lead a productive life? [...]
I was chatting with another parent at the Friendship Circle recently, and I mentioned that my 10 year old son, who has autism and severe learning disabilities, does the dishes at our house. “What? He does chores?” Yes, in fact, Louie also does the laundry without being asked. And he vacuums his room. And he [...]
