[ASD and ADHD] Visiting a Type B Employment Support Facility
I went to visit an employment support facility while feeling nervous.
Since the person in charge didn't appear, I knocked on the facility door myself, but I couldn't get any words out because of my nervousness.
Me: "Um, I'm not sure what I should say."
As I was struggling at the entrance, a staff member
Staff: "We've been expecting you."
said with a warm smile.
Me: "Oh, you knew it was me?!"
What a pathetic chaperone I am, lol.
I was shown the work, which is basically piecework.
Sticking on stickers, putting bands on notebooks, twisting screws.
Making small items.
These are all simple tasks.
The problem is that she can't interact with people, so how is that handled?
They replied, "We have people like that too," and said they have private rooms available.
When private rooms aren't available, they use a space allocation method where one person is here and another is there in a large room.
My daughter, who has a hyperactive brain, can't work unless she's listening to music.
So when I asked if she could use headphones, they agreed to that too.
There is also a nap space for those who aren't feeling well.
Plus, you can have lunch for 100 yen.
I couldn't help but ask,
"Does that mean I don't have to provide lunch for her?"
It's hard to make bento boxes, after all.
Bringing your own drinks is also okay.
They said I could just have her bring a few water bottles.
Some people go to the convenience store, and for those who can't go alone, staff will accompany them.
My daughter can act alone, but since it's a waste of money, I decided to have her bring tea.
And the last thing I asked about was the working hours.
They are short.
From 10:00 to 15:00.
Are they really that short?!
I had to confirm.
They said that since there is a shuttle service, she would probably get home around 16:00, but my daughter hates using the shuttle.
She can't stand being with others even after work is done.
So, even though they said they provide shuttle service, the facility seemed to want to avoid it.
However, I explained the reason:
"Because she's the type of person who wants to return to her mother immediately after finishing."
Then
from all around the workroom
voices saying "How cute!" went up. No, no, I never expected to hear such kind words as "cute."
At 32 years old, needing to be with my mother or wanting to see her right away.
Thinking about it normally, this is embarrassing.
But since that is the stage I am at, thinking it is embarrassing shows a lack of understanding.
This kind of trait!
That kind of special make!
So, although I was surprised by that reaction, I said, "Thank you."
Surely, once I get used to it, I will be able to use the shuttle service.
Tomorrow, I am going to visit another workshop.
I plan to see two more places, try out the one that seems best, and then decide.
The atmosphere was good, so it seems my daughter liked it.
I felt like the door to society had finally opened.
Even so, I truly realized that Type B support facilities are such kind places.
I'm sure they aren't all the same, but there are many things you don't know until you try.
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