Preparing and Letting Go

Like all kids, special needs children need to prepare for adulthood while parents prepare to let go. Special education classes can help prepare your child for needed skills in adulthood. They may have more challenges than children without special needs, but it is important to let them have as much independence as possible. What do you or your child’s teachers do to prepare your child for adulthood? How do you prepare yourself? How are you handling the idea of your child being as independent as possible? Let’s get a conversation going about preparing for adulthood – for you and your child.