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1. JT

   2007 May 27 1

   Private therpist or a weekly group therapy program (if you can locate one near you).
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2. chellyk

   2007 May 27 2

   Call your local ARC(formerly Aid to Retarded Citizens) and see if they have any programs your son qualifies for. They may have skills training or job training with a coach he could take part in.
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3. etpilot

   2007 May 27 3

   Consult the discharge planner or social worker at the facility for options. It doesn't matter if it's in your town or not. These people have resources and ideas to help you.
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4. anon_amie

   2007 May 28 4

   I agree with etpilot… the facility he has been in for 5 years will best know which way to go.

   Please add more information to your question so that we can brainstorm some more specific ideas for you.

   What are his interests? (VERY important consideration!)
   Is his bipolar stabilized?
   Why will he be in special ed?
   What is his level of functioning… is he safe to be in the community on his own? Does he need an assistant with him? What about at home? Is he able to do activities independently?
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5. TeacherLady

   2007 May 29 5

   A lot of these suggestions depends on what your son likes an what he is capable of, so some may be inappropriate, but I hope some of these help.

   Is he capable of holding down a job? How about volunteering somewhere, like a library, animal shelter or hospital? Check with your local Goodwill and JobLink. They have many job training programs and classes available.

   Maybe a boy his own age or a bit older, possibly even a college student, can hang out with him. Not exactly a babysitter, though I would discreetly pay him, but someone who can help your son fit in and do different age appropriate activities - basketball, beach, movies, etc. - with him. If there's a nearby college you can check there with someone in the education or psychology department, or check your local high school for someone a bit younger.

   Summer school classes might be another option, especially if it's a topic he likes. Can he help out at a school or summer camp? A membership to a gym where he can spend some time during the day might be good, especially if they have a lot of things to do, like classes and a pool.

   What about lessons of some kind? Musical, sports oriented?
   It's really hard to find things for older kids. Some like to help out at churches with Vacation Bible School. Would he like to do that? How about visiting relatives?

   Good luck!
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