stop your focus on the diagnosis… and get on with living!!
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STOP Your Focus on the Diagnosis…
and get on with LIVING!!
Introductions
Who are you?• Introduce yourself as you typically would
Stories of Success Story #1 Albert Einstein
Story #2 Helen Keller
Story #3 Stephen Hawking
Story #4 Eustacia Cutler
Dealing with your situation
–The reality of your deal
Where did I go?
How did I lose myself?
Sometimes we feel….
• Like I don’t fit in• A lack of acceptance• That places are not accessible• That programs are not open to the needs you have
Relationships
–Stress–Loneliness–Anxiety
What have I lost? • What have you lost because of your
diagnosis?~Or~ • What have you never been able to do
because of the disability? ~Or~ • What have people told you that you cannot
do because of your needs?
(Worksheet)
Reconnecting with your bliss
–Who do I love to hang out with?
–What do I enjoy?–Where did I like to visit or frequent?
What I love to Do…• What makes me ME?
• What do I enjoy?
Ways to enjoy life….
(worksheet)
Finding time for yourself
–What time does my favorite stuff happen?
–Who can help me get there?–How do I get away?
Solo Activities
Being alone is healthyWhat do YOU like to do alone?
Group activities•Advocating for others•Being a strong Self-Advocate
The Logistics of Making it Happen
–Transportation–Money–How often do I go?–Where?
The “What IFS”…..
•Self doubt•Worried about pity•Lack of acceptance
FEAR (False Events Appearing Real)
Make a plan!
the “wh” words of action
(worksheet)
Finding your place in this world
– Good things are coming your way!
– Get planning for the life YOU want and deserve!
Introduce yourself again!
Has your introduction of yourself changed or does it
need to?
Now,
GO LIVE YOUR LIFE!!
Thanks for having me! Vonda Minor Family Support Coordinator and Autism Navigator Kansas City Regional Office (816) [email protected]