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One option for living arrangements for your child with disabilities with Dr. Lisa Campbell

Author
Valerie Arbeau
Published
Wed 31 Jul 2024
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Dr. Lisa Campbell is the author of Grow With Me, a book in which she shares her journey of resilience and perseverance, and introduces her daughter Jasmine in chapter 3. Dr. Campbell intimately understands the power of resilience firsthand.

  • Dr. Campbell's first public discussion on being a special needs mom beyond her book.
  • Jasmine was born prematurely in 1992 with profound hearing loss and intellectual disabilities.
  • Developmental delays were noticed by her grandmother.
  • Dr. Campbell became a mother just before her 19th birthday, relying heavily on her own mother for support.
  • Chose a residential facility for Jasmine to ensue specialized care, despite cultural pressures.
  • Shared the emotional difficulty of leaving Jasmine at the residential facility, with support from a minister.
  • Jasmine has transitioned between multiple facilities, each move made in her best interest.
  • Dr. Campbell shared a personal story of finding her voice and realizing her purpose in caring for Jasmine.
  • Emphasized the importance of faith and strong advocacy for their children's care and support.
  • Jasmine is thriving in her current living situation, participating in a longitudinal autism study.
  • Jasmine does not speak but makes sounds, which Dr. Campbell believes indicates a pure connection with God.
  • Jasmine had to transition out of her residential facility at 21 and a half due to Illinois state rules, and has lived in her current facility for 10 years.
  • The host created a forever home for her daughter, Melody-Anne, due to a lack of wheelchair-accessible facilities.
  • Dr. Campbell offers a reading list and shares their COVID story, highlighting perseverance and support.
  • During the pandemic, Jasmine stayed home for six months, reinforcing Dr. Campbell's growth and purpose.
  • Dr. Campbell emphasizes, "It won't always be like this," encouraging parents to remain hopeful and press forward.

Finding Dr. Campbell:

  • Search "The Growth Motivator" or "Dr. Lisa L. Campbell" on social media and Google for more resources and support.

Conclusion: 

  • Dr. Campbell's words remind parents that victory is possible if they keep moving forward. 

Connect with Dr. Campbell:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLisaLCampbell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisalcampbell/ X: https://twitter.com/DrLisalCampbell Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegrowthmotivator?_t=8ei5YRuSCiJ&_r=1 Youtube(The Growth Motivator™️): https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrowthMotivatorLive/featured Youtube(Dr. Lisa L Campbell®): https://www.youtube.com/@drlisalcampbell1922

Grow With Me Book: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLCG99M1QN0YY/checkout/7IAUBIBL7BXO3MN4TRBMJFGE Grow With Me Journal: https://square.link/u/8Zs3pQ3S Grow With Me Book & Journal: https://square.link/u/n7iz3z4A

Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk


Editor: Scott Arbeau

Link for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness by Valerie Arbeau

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX   (Canada)

https://a.co/d/03hFdZI4 (United States)

Learn more about your host at:
https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/

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