“She is somewhat shy at first but very social after she warms up to someone.  She is intellectually disabled and functions more at the age of 5.  She is independent, but needs one-on-one to keep her tending to the tasks she needs to accomplish.  She is very pleasant, no aggression, no tantrums, no attitudes.  Her issues center more on becoming independent, staying on task, learning to work on things without others, OT issues, PT issues, and personal hygiene.  She functions best when she knows what is going to happen and can rely on the same routine/schedule she is use to.  She is obedient and easy to interact with, but requires prompting and other behavioral modifications in order to be successful.”

The family is looking for up to 20 hour a week of supportive services so this endeavor may align well with an internship or experiential requirement.  The family is open to working with one student for all 20 hours or split the hours between two students.  In addition, a stipend of up to $500.00, courtesy of the Family & Children First Council, has also been allocated to offset travel costs for interested parties. 

 

If interested or for more information, please contact Sharon Custer, FSW Partnership Coordinator at [log in to unmask] or 529-3425. 

Sharon L. Custer, MSW, LISW-S

Field and Partnership Coordinator, Family Studies & Social Work

Faculty Advisor, Alpha Omega Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron ([log in to unmask])

College of Education, Health, and Society

124 McGuffey Hall, Oxford OH 45056