My parents have been talking about housing for me in the future a lot more, recently. This has been on my mind a lot more as a result. For a long time, I couldn’t even imagine what I might want. I have some ideas now that I have heard more about what is out there.

The thing that is most important to me is that I can spell there and that I always have a reasonable say in my own life. The other factor that is important is that my medical needs are supported, but I don’t want to be in a medical facility. It’s really important that I can have a lot of privacy and my own space because my alone time keeps me regulated.

Something else I didn’t used to care a lot about was having good friends around. I have made a lot of friends since Amplifying Potential Therapy opened and that is something I now would love to have in future housing. Having meaningful activities to do, so I am not sitting around all day is something I hope for too. I would love to do fun outings with friends. I also want to be able to see my family on a regular basis. I want a place where I am treated like an adult with respect and my communication is honored.