Some repsite programs even offer aides to care for the child at your
home. At least ours does here in New York. On top of respite which
is a blessing I have an aide that comes to take care of my son at
home for four hours a day so I can get that much needed break. My
experience with post (army) they are not what i consider trained
enough to handle my son. Finding a respite center is a great place
to start.
--- In militaryfamiliesautismsupport@yahoogroups.com, Christine
Rodriguez <oki622002@y...> wrote:
> Hi Adrienne,
> Oh my goodness!! Family Support Center on base offers
> respite care for families with children with
> disabilities?
> First, we do not live close to the base. It's an
> hour's ride to Cp. Pendleton. So, that's out of the
> question to drive there! I know there is a 'Regional
> Center' here that offers respite care, but I have only
> brief been told about it. In fact, I never knew such
> a program existed.
> Second, my daughter is 14 yrs. old, a teenager!
> Although she is not so much verbal at school among her
> peers, she is, however, very verbal at home. Lani
> receives speech therapy twice a week for 30 minutes
> each session.
> We constantly argue and it takes great pains and
> efforts to get her to do her homework. She's not an
> independent worker and she has to be prompted all the
> time to 'get busy'. Lani is easily distracted. This
> takes much of my time to do other things like starting
> supper, help her brother with homework or whatever
> else needs to be done. This ordeal on a daily basis
> lasts 4,5,6 hours... It was easier when she was
> younger, I use to have lots of tricks in a bag to get
> her started, but it seems to be difficult as they
> become a teen. Lots of issues here.
> Thank you ever so much for the info. I will contact
> my key volunteer person. They are there for those
> whose spouse is deployed. My husband's been gone for
> two months. He'll be gone for 12 months--give or
> take... I have a 21 yr. old, 16 yr. old and Lani.
> Sincerely,
> Christine
>
> --- Xander's Team <XandersTeam@c...> wrote:
> > You should be registered for respite care through
> > your family support center. That will pay for a
> > break for you for a few hours per week.
> >
> > Does your Youth Center offer Give Parents a Break
> > Program? If so, your child is eligible and cannot
> > be refused by reason of disability.
> >
> > If your dh is enlisted, talk to his first sgt. If
> > commissioned talk to his c.o. and ask them what
> > programs are available to you for help.
> >
> > I hope you find a break soon!
> >
> > Adrienne
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been
> > removed]
> >
> >
>
>
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