by Erin Croyle | Sep 24, 2015 | Friends and Acquaintances, Help, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Uncategorized, YOU
Developing and maintaining meaningful relationships can be difficult for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We see it every day at playgrounds, schools, and gatherings. We’re reminded of it everywhere we go. Recently a well-intentioned family...
by Guest Author | Sep 23, 2015 | Help, Individuals, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, YOU
When I first was introduced to Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services, I didn’t know what I was doing. I had never worked before, much less been the employer. I had to learn how to manage employees so that I could get the care I needed. By no means am I the expert of...
by Erin Croyle | Sep 17, 2015 | Finding Balance, Help, Uncategorized, YOU
Let’s talk therapy. And I’m not talking about our children this time. We all know we do everything we can so they get what they need and then some. I’m talking about you – the primary caregiver. So many parents I talk to are stressed out. Taking care of children is...
by Erin Croyle | Sep 2, 2015 | Help, Parents, YOU
Have you ever worked with a therapist or attended a seminar where the professional told you something and in your mind all you could think was: “No shit, if it were that easy, I wouldn’t be here talking to you …”? I most recently felt that way at a conference on...
