S1_Ep-8: The System Isn’t Built for Special Needs Adults—Here’s Why - Specialness Pod
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"When Your Child Turns 18: Guardianship, Medical Battles & The Harsh Reality of Adulthood"
"Becoming an adult means freedom—but what if your child will never be able to live independently?"
In this episode ofSpecialness, we take you through one of the biggest transitions in Cason’s life—turning 18. But unlike most teens, Cason wasn’t preparing for college or getting his driver’s license. Instead, we were navigatinglegal guardianship, mounting medical bills, and the heartbreaking reality that the system isn’t built for special needs adults.
💡In this episode:
- Theemotional and legal challenges of securing guardianship
- The$50,000-a-year medical treatment we fought nine months for
- Thelack of support for adults with disabilities and what families can do
This phase of our journey was one of the hardest yet—a time when the weight of reality set in. But through it all, we found ways to adapt, advocate, and keep moving forward.
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#ParentingJourney #SpecialNeedsParenting #Guardianship #AdvocatingForYourChild #SpecialnessPodcast
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