{"id":22995,"date":"2026-03-11T14:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T14:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/uncategorized\/where-to-turn-when-your-adult-child-has-developmental-disabilities\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T06:15:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:15:23","slug":"where-to-turn-when-your-adult-child-has-developmental-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/positive-living\/health-and-wellness\/caregiving\/family-caregiving\/advice-for-caregivers\/where-to-turn-when-your-adult-child-has-developmental-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Turn When Your Adult Child Has Developmental Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Branka Primetica, MSW, is the BRI Care Consultation\u2122 Program Manager. Lauri Scharf, LSW, MSHS, is a Care Consultant & Master Trainer at <\/i>Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Parenthood can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. But regardless of circumstances, it is fraught with challenges. When a child has developmental disabilities<\/a>, the particular challenges may extend far into his or her adult years. As the adult child ages, so do the parents, which brings a whole new set of concerns over how ongoing care will be handled. If you are an aging parent with these concerns, know that an abundance of resources are available to provide you with helpful options.<\/p>\n

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