Life skills to me would be just that…toileting, teeth brushing, getting dressed, bathing, making your bed, helping with basic chores around the house, etc., not learning to grocery shop and going out in the community. Don’t they already do that? They take her everywhere whether she’s comfortable doing it or notand when she’s not, they expect things to be restructured around Abbie. How is that working for them? We are just back from vacation down the shore, yup, Jersey girl here, and while out, we saw a group of severely disabled adults out for the day with their school. They were all together, waiting in line with their caregivers and aides. I couldn’t help but wonder if that wouldn’t be more advantageous for Abbie? Qualified therapists and teachers, round the clock eyes on, and activities structured to meet the needs of these individuals. Caring for a disabled adult is a full time job in and of itself. Why would you want to try and fill the need of being not only caregiver and teacher? What benefit for your child/adult? There is more to the story than just wanting to teach life skills in their home. Sorry, they are some of the things that should have already been taught at home and at school and supported and practiced in the home.