A man with an intellectual disability lives alone with his widowed mother. She has fallen and broken her hip and will be at the rehabilitation hospital for about 6 weeks. He cannot stay alone. He has a job at Industries. County transportation takes him there every morning at 8:30 a.m. and brings him home at 5:00 p.m.
In each of the above situations, develop a tentative plan for the client. List the various services you believe each person needs initially. Include in your plan for each client both formal and generic services, and where appropriate, use social supports and support groups. Suggest other services the person might use later once the case is stabilized. Think about how you can involve others close to the person and how you will involve the client in planning.
