In this episode, Eric shares what his family learned when they began looking beyond the group home model for his sister Sarah, and what actually helped her build a safer, more independent life.
You’ll learn:
Why Eric’s family started looking for alternatives to a group home
The three things that helped Sarah build more safety and independence
Why safety is about more than a building or staff
How to help your loved one build skills one small step at a time
A simple place to start this week, even if moving out is still years away
The goal isn’t for your loved one to do everything alone. It’s to help them grow their capability over time and have more people in their life they can depend on, not just mom and dad.
— About Eric Goll: Welcome to Empowering Ability! I’m Eric Goll, and my mission is to help you ensure your loved one with an intellectual/developmental disability lives an Awesome Ordinary Life! As a family member and coach, I support families touched by autism and developmental disabilities by providing the knowledge and tools to cultivate an awesome, ordinary life for your loved ones, ensuring their care and support now and in the future.
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