The family I interviewed has a son named Cuyler that is 22 years old. I talked to Cuyler’s mom Cathie. He is the oldest of three kids. Cuyler was born at 24 weeks’ gestation and had a grade 3 brain bleed. Because of being born premature and the bleeding in his brain it led to some of the disabilities Cuyler has. His mom told me that Cuyler has spastic quadriplegia. His disabilities include cerebral palsy, blindness, and he is nonverbal. She also told me that Cuyler also has seizures at least once a month, is hypotonic, and is fed by a g-tube. As far as physical movement the only gross motor skills that Cuyler can do is roll over. I wanted to make sure that I asked Cuyler’s mom a positive question about how Cuyler and how his disabilities have affected their family. I asked “What strengths have developed in your family because of Cuyler’s disabilities?” She said that because of his disabilities they have developed trust and learned how to depend on one another. Since Cuyler cannot leave the house at least one of his parents needs to be around the house. She also said that as their other children have become older they …show more content…
She said that they first felt a sense of helplessness because there was nothing that they or the doctors could do to “fix” Cuyler and his disabilities. She also mentioned a time of grief over what could/should have been. She mentioned that it was tough to let go of the expectations of Cuyler developing normally. She talked about how she spent time with God after Cuyler was diagnosed with his severe disabilities. Cathie mentioned that she received peace, grace and confidence. More importantly she said that she has never needed to ask for those things anymore. This is another answer that I found to be encouraging. Even though Cathie and her husband felt helpless when they found out about Cuyler’s disabilities God has fulfilled their
He was non-verbal and non-ambulatory, spastic quadriplegic and hydrocephalic. He had a history of asthma, and respiratory distress. Due to congenital malformation of his head, neck and trachea he suffered from obstructive apnea. He was mentally retarded with an IQ of 4 and mental age of 2 months. He could respond to his name, and was able to recognize familiar people. He was on G Tube feeding since he was two years old. He had a trach tube in place for breathing, and a sleep apnea monitor was connected to check his breathing and heart rate, while sleeping or
Jon Owens was born on March 1, 1960. Jon’s parents feared of having a child with mental retardation. Jon family members are, mom is a psychotherapist and dad is a psychiatrist. Jon had two sisters Jennifer and Jennice and a brother Charlton. Jennifer is a filmmaker. Jennifer says Jon is a spiritual teacher. Jennice is a keynote speaker. Charlton is a lawyer and a doctor. When Jon was born, a pedestrian told his parents he would never reach age 5. Jon’s parents spoke with a fellow friend and doctor who had a brother with Downs’s syndrome. The family friend expressed the grief of putting brother in an institution and how it ruined his family lives. Jon’s parents thought it would best to put him in a nursing home. Jon was in a crib all his life. Jon lived in a nursing home for 6 ½ years until his caregiver died. Jon’s parents had received a call to make decisions about Jon’s care. Jon was diagnosed with having Down’s syndrome. Jon was more than a little slow, but mentally retarded. Jon had limited intellectual and physical abilities.
Jon Owens was born on March 1, 1960. Jon’s parents feared of having a child with mental retardation. Jon family members are mom is a psychotherapist and dad is a psychiatrist. Jon had two sisters Jennifer and Jennice and a brother Charlton. Jennifer is a filmmaker. Jennifer says Jon is a spiritual teacher. Jennice is a keynote speaker. Charlton is a lawyer and doctor. When Jon was born, a pedestrian told his parents he would never reach age 5. Jon’s parents spoke with a fellow friend and doctor who had brother with Downs’s syndrome. The family friend expressed the grief of putting brother in an institution and how it ruined his family lives. Jon’s parents thought it would best to put him in nursing home. Jon was in a crib all his life. Jon lived in a nursing home for 6 ½ years until his caregiver died. Jon’s parents had received a call to make decisions on Jon’s care. Jon was diagnosed with having Down’s syndrome. Jon was more than a little slow, but mentally retarded. Jon had limited intellectual and physical abilities.
I am Faith Culbreth born in Williamsport, PA, to a woman named Sheniek Culbreth and a man named Rondell Turner. I was born on December 10th ,1997. Although, I was born here in Williamsport, I moved to Conshohocken, PA when I was about 5 or 6. My mom and I moved to while my dad stayed back in Williamsport.I went to Colonial School District up until I finished my 11th grade year at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.Now i’m completeting my 12th grade year at Williamsport Area high school.
I interviewed Mr. Dean Bond two weeks ago. He works as a Sr. Chemist for Mallinckrodt, where he has been employed for over 14 years. I estimate he is in his 40s.
On Sunday, August 2, 2015, approximately 1805 hours, I was dispatch to Magnolia Assisted Living, 964 South Main Street, for a suspicious person report. Upon my arrival I met with the complainant, Ms. St John. St John stated a suspicious person had urinated in the back of the building and stumbled across the street. St John stated the subject walked across the street towards the Pavilion, 949 South Main Street. St John advised me he was a white male with a brown shirt, blue jeans and brown hair
I would first like to say nice to meet you and thank you for your service in the Air Force. In your post I noticed you mentioned that you are a duck hunter and that you also garden in you off time. I was wondering when you first took an interest in those two things and how long have you been doing it for. As an LSU Tigers fan who did you find more entertaining to watch this year the football team or the basketball team with all the hype surrounding Ben Simmons. Another question I feel the need to ask is what is your favorite Louisiana dish to eat and/or cook? It been a while since I have been to Louisiana and enjoyed the food but it always nice to hear what the locals say are best things to eat from there.
The next person I interviewed was Charlie Cost. To begin Charlie agreed that the interview process was something he was okay with going through and he understands this process is to help me grown and understand how children learn math.
National Honors Society is an amazing opportunity to be chosen for. By being accepted, it shows that the hard work that I have done in the classroom, and in the community have done well for not only the community but for myself as a person. Since I have started High-school, I have done many volunteer hours at my church. I have done many things such as help lead game-time for the little ones during a learning program called Awana. Awana is a program done by some churches to help raise children to love and serve God. I also help most Sundays in the sound room at church. I help to run the sound and the computer that displays the songs that we are doing that particular Sunday. I enjoy doing these things because seeing the children’s faces, enjoying
Disabilities within the characters of “The Life You Save May be Your Own” by Flanner O’Connor
After reading the book, “This is My Life”, it touched me in a certain way nothing has every touched me before. David Carter has made me look at life in an entirely new perspective that I have never been able to see before. David Carter was born in Lexington, Virginia to Carrie and Lewis Carter. David goes through every day daily struggles that “normal” people don’t even have to think twice about. David was born with cerebral palsy, which is classified as a motor disorder and also causes forced and involuntary movements of the arms and legs. When David sits in his wheelchair, he has to sit a certain in order for his libs to stay still and not move involuntarily. He would sit with his legs crossed. Cerebral palsy also affects the ability to swallow
Sadness, openness, concern, desperation, happiness, admiration—these are the feelings I experienced while reading the stories of different families and their perspectives as parents of children with disabilities. Each reading offered a different aspects through the eyes of mothers, fathers, and, most importantly, the person with the disability. Through the experiences of each individual, I was able to gather more insight into the feelings of my own family members and friends that have dealt with the same inner struggles, and in turn, realize my own short comings with understanding and the importance of person first language.
At the time Christy was born, families often sent their disabled children to live in care homes, or kept them shut away in a back room. Christy’s experience was very different. How did his experience of family impact on his life?
Having a child with a disability can cause various hardships on a family. Families with a child with a disability can cause strains on finances, parental employment, and relationships within the family. After analyzing research done by a variety of sources the following essay should convey the findings in regard to the affects raising a child with a disability has on a family. One idea to keep in mind is disabilities have a variety of different impacts on a family, not all will impact a family the same way.
home and were seen infrequently out in the public. Parents continued to see and felt the poor reception and fearful reaction to the paralyzed child parents kept them at home and for the most part out sight because they didn 't want their child to be hurt and humiliated because of insensitivity and intolerance of others. Before schools such as the Home School and many more that specialized in the education and enlightenment of the handicap, to be more able and not disabled. Some well-meaning parents just didn 't know where they could turn, they were at a cross wind, a crossroad at what to do with the education and the means they had and were given at time. Parents did the best they could and they felt that they were doing the right thing. Criticism is one thing, but parents need help not hardship. Regardless of whether or not a disability, there is stress in raising up the family. What is necessary is a sense of compassion and understanding by other family members, friends, and society alike to offer always a positive and proactive word that helps, not hinders the person from doing the best they can. With help was made available and received, people and parents do step out in faith with courage, conviction and commitment for the improvement and empowerment of education for the world 's children.