Parents in particular may have various concerns, which can be answered after psychological testing. The psychologist may also be able to provide behavior modification guidelines for parents and caregivers after an evaluation. They provide information and services through many resources and published information. They have access to information concerning other programs and grants offered to assist individuals with all forms of mental retardation. Individuals without families or those unable to live at home for a variety of reasons may find housing in the form of group homes or other types of residential facilities.
Residential facilities offer individual care by well-trained hosts.
This type of residential care may be expensive, so check with the ARC or other local organizations to see if the person seeking housing is eligible for a housing grant. In the case of my brother, living at home with an elderly mother, we found he was financially eligible for a grant to have personal care in his own home for several hours a day to assist him in his daily routine. My brother Paul received a second grant to cover his expenses to attend the UCP Adult Daycare Program in our area. By visiting the center often I have discovered a caring group of people who take joy in assisting people with disabilities in every day tasks, entertainment and a variety of enjoyable learning experiences. Down syndrome education as well as assistance options.