Tuesday, June 30, 2009

[epilepsy] Advice for your son



Hi,
 
New member myself.  Here's my advice:  If he thinks it will materially affect his performance then he should tell them. If not, take the job and see how it goes.  Once they do find out they will more than likely make small but not noticeable accomodations around him e.g. scheduling, tasks etc.  I would NOT under any circumstances advise him not to pursue what other people his age are doing if he can do them.  Don't allow him to stigmatize himself and don't allow the fear of what he MAY or MAY NOT be able to do judge his choices.  I am 35 years old, have had the condition since I was 5 years old and have been working since I was 14.  I started at a restaurant like most people at that age.  I'm an attorney now and some of my best clients are restaurants.  Your son's life will be a series of constant uphill battles and believe it or not, he won't tell you about half of them whereas they will become more personal in nature as he grows older. 
Let him fight his battles, let him swim upstream.  Once he does it and acheives he will experience great joy.   Trust me.  Don't give him a crutch if he's not looking for one.  If you want to email me directly please feel free to do so.  The only thing I ask is that you put something in the subject line.
 
Marco Sandonato
 
 
 

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