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Post by ooginal on Jun 11, 2004 15:42:43 GMT -5
Daniel surprised me the other day.... He took $80.00 (4 twenties) out of the bank to buy an annual pass to the Newport Aquarium.... When the lady who sold the passes said that it would be $55.00.... I asked Daniel,
"how much will you give her"....I thought for sure he would give her the four twenties which he tightly gripped in his hand....He said $60 Dad and I was floored... He is used to dealing with fives and tens, but never that much money...... Since he was a small guy... it appeared like he would never understand money well at all...But, NOW, it appears he's getting it.....Hallejula.
The lesson in all of this....is that the progress comes, but it usually comes slower for those with DS... and we the parents are so anxious...at least I am.
Daniel will be 25 years old next month...
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Post by Jackie on Jun 11, 2004 15:56:18 GMT -5
That's great. Money has always posed a problem for my Emily who is 24. She is fine as long as she has $20's cuz not much in her life ever costs over $20.00. But....let her not have any $20's and she will tell me she thinks she is about out of money....she did this to me once....and when I had her get her billfold and count it out to me....she had $120.00!!!! but....no $20's....LOL. She IS getting better tho and I have decided to teach her to estimate....like your situation....if something costs 15.00....that is more than 10 yet less than 20. So if she has twenty dollars she can give it to the person and expect change. How much change to expect is not the object....just that she knows she has given MORE than enough and something needs to come back. I am not sure though that like your son she would know that three 20's would almost get it....so thats great.
Jackie
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Post by ooginal on Jun 11, 2004 16:34:27 GMT -5
Thanks Jackie - I'm not sure on another day if he would have done the same.... Danny hates coins and can't get rid of them fast enough...Never uses them - ever....They just get in the way.... Everything goes in his wallet and the coins just keep falling out - so he don't want them.
We have a big, two and a half gallon jar he puts his coins in and his momma told him - when it's full - you can use that money to go to Disneyland... So, he's working that trip hard and heavy.... Out of curiosity, when is Emily's birthday...Daniel is also 24. But not for long.... He's going to Kiwanis Camp at Mt Hood from 20-25 Jun 04 and I'm scared to death...Hiking, swimming and who knows what else they will do...(catch snakes??)... I always want to be with him when he swims and this time - I won't be. My heart and thoughts will be though... Thanks again for your reply Jackie...
Bob (Dan's dad)
Nail biting time....
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Post by updowns on Jun 11, 2004 19:11:40 GMT -5
WTG Daniel ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Stella
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Post by Claire on Jun 11, 2004 19:18:25 GMT -5
WTG Daniel. I agree with you that all children do things at their own pace, some faster then others, but in the long run, they all do evertyhing they set their minds too.
Nice to hear stuff from an older DS son, I sometimes worry about Adam's future but when I read things like your posting it really gives me hope.
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Post by shellk on Jun 11, 2004 19:33:20 GMT -5
;DWTG Daniel !!!!!!!!! I myself don't like the coins either..LOL Big joke I always tell me husband I don't care about the kind that jingle I want the kind that fold....LOL ;D I also enjoy reading about Daniel and have always enjoyed the updates on Ms. Emily...Kourtney is only 5 and it is noice to see what goes on when they get older... Michele  |
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Post by PaigesMom on Jun 11, 2004 20:33:10 GMT -5
Hi Bob,
That is really great. I hope one day Paige has a concept of money/change, etc.
By the way, I have not had a chance to email you yet, but your story about Daniel was absolutely awesome. Have you ever thought about sending it to NDSS or NDSC for publication in their newsletter? A real inspiration and a chance to look at "life" through someone elses eyes who has experienced so much more. Thank You!!
Debbie
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Post by ooginal on Jun 11, 2004 22:32:32 GMT -5
Thank you for the compliment Debbie. It was published in the International Mosaic Down Syndrome Newletter.
But, it is so long that they are doing it in parts... I think if Daniel's Story has one thing to offer, it is the section about our experiences with the social security administration. I outlined the extreme difficulty we had getting help for Daniel...The walls and roadblocks we had to overcome before assistance was made available to him...It also let's people know that if you get a NO answer, and you fight them, you will most likely win...
But, I believe, they want you to fight them.... It seemed that way to me...Others may have a different experience.....
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Post by christie on Jun 11, 2004 22:53:58 GMT -5
I think learning to use money and knowing if one gets change or not is a GREAT Milestone  We have been and are working on this with Chris. Funny thing Chris seems to do is when we are out anywhere you have to pay cash, I will give the money to Chris to pay and when he gets change he ALWAYS gives it back to his Dad, Hmmmm LOLOL Colin likes Christopher's thinking BTW Bob THANKS for the email with the instructions to get to the article. I haven't read it yet BUT will very soon CC |
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Post by ooginal on Jun 11, 2004 23:29:41 GMT -5
CC,
Your very welcome...Bob
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We have been and are working on this with Chris. Funny thing Chris seems to do is when we are out anywhere you have to pay cash, I will give the money to Chris to pay and when he gets change he ALWAYS gives it back to his Dad, Hmmmm LOLOL Colin likes Christopher's thinking