CONTACT: Pamela D. Wilson 303-810-1816
Email: Inquiry_For_Pamela@pameladwilson.com
Golden, Colorado – April 27, 2020
The Caring Generation® Special Needs Adults & Temple Grandin
Golden CO- Caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson hosts The Caring Generation® radio program for caregivers and aging adults this coming Wednesday, April 29, on the Bold Brave Media Network. The program airs live at 9 p.m. EST. The Caring Generation® aired initially from 2009 to 2011 on 630 KHOW-AM in Denver, Colorado.
Special Needs Children Have Special Parents
What happens when children born with special needs grow up and become adults with disabilities? How do parents care for adults with disabilities? How do special needs adults transition through the stages of life as they age? Can special needs adults work? Can adults with disabilities live alone? How do special needs adults integrate into society? What about sex, having children, and marriage? The host of The Caring Generation, Pamela D. Wilson, who was a court-appointed guardian and power of attorney for special needs adults, shares her experiences.
Dr. Temple Grandin Offers Proven Tips for Parents of Special Needs Adults
Special guest, Dr. Temple Grandin, joins The Caring Generation on April 29th. Grandin, diagnosed with autism at the age of two, shares practical tips for parents to help special needs children to succeed in life and at work. She is a past member of the board of directors of the Autism Society of America, and lectures and teaches about her experience with autism.
Dr. Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and a pioneer in improving the handling and welfare of farm animals. Her education includes a B.A. at Franklin Pierce College, a Master's in Animal Science at Arizona State University, and a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Illinois.
Parents of Special Needs Children Experience Roadblocks
Parents designated as a legal guardian or power of attorney for children who become special needs adults may find their decisions scrutinized by human service organizations serving the disabled, by neighbors, and by medical providers. According to Wilson,
"As a court-appointed guardian for special needs adults, I had my motives questioned many times by organizations with staff who called themselves "advocates." In some cases, I legally had to prove that it was the human services organization staff, host home staff, or other adults with disabilities— under their supervision— who were emotionally or financially taking advantage of my client."
Parents are reported to child protective services by organizations and individuals who have no idea what the day to day situation of raising special needs children involves. Some marriages with special needs children result in divorce. Many couples commit their lives to raise and continue to care for special needs children for a lifetime.
Government Programs for Special Needs Children and Special Needs Adults
Government programs like IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, provide support programs and systems to help children disabilities grow up to live as independently as possible. Navigating these systems is a learning process for parents. Community Center Boards and other organizations like vocational rehabilitation help adults with disabilities integrate into the community and find meaningful work.
Special needs adults can be vulnerable to the influence of others. Children who grow up with disabilities may remain dependent on care oversight and lifetime support from parents and community organizations.
Many special needs children become successful adults who inspire others. Join the program to hear Dr. Temple Grandin's inspirational story and her recommendations for parents of special needs children.
Join Pamela on The Caring Generation to learn the answers to these and other questions about living with elderly parents. The Caring Generation® radio program airs live at 6 p.m. Pacific, 7 p.m. Mountain, 8 p.m. Central, and 9 p.m. Eastern every Wednesday night. Replays of the weekly programs are available in podcast format with transcripts on Pamela's website and all major podcast sites. More information about Pamela and her support programs are available on her website. Her caregiving blog offers help for caregivers and aging adults.
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Check Out Podcast Replays of The Caring Generation® Radio Program for Caregivers and Aging Adults HERE
The podcast replays are great to share with family, friends, social groups, and the workplace. Listening to the Caring Generation podcasts are a great alternative for weekly book clubs. The Podcast replays are also an educational activity used at senior
Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, CG, CSA is a national caregiving expert, advocate and speaker. More than 20 years of experience as a direct service provider in the roles of a court-appointed guardian, power of attorney, and care manager led to programs supporting family caregivers and aging adults who want to be proactive about health, well-being, and caregiving. Wilson provides education and support for consumers and corporations interested in supporting employees who are working caregivers. To carry out her mission, Wilson partners with companies passionate about connecting with the caregiving marketing through digital and content marketing. Her mission to reach caregivers worldwide is accomplished through social media channels of Facebook, YouTube, Linked In, Instagram, Caregiving TV on Roku, and The Caring Generation® radio on Internet radio. She may be reached at 303-810-1816 or through her website.