chris54 Report post Posted October 5, 2008 Seen the program on telly. Complete refurbished room, lots of smiles and "Its wonderful". What did I get "Don't like it ". But you chose the colours etc etc. After lots of sulks settled for "Next time I decorate your room I'll do it just how you like." Didn'T tell him it is likely to be 10years before I get round to it again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted October 5, 2008 Awwww <'> I thought the programme was v interesting, they did a nice job & it was an ideal halfway house for the lad. Mum said theyll always be there for him - but they wont, will they? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris54 Report post Posted October 6, 2008 (edited) Hi Pearl Not sure what you are talking about. Was it a program you saw on the telly recently. Chris. P.S. Just been told it was last weeks program, Didn't see much of that one. Sorry. Edited October 6, 2008 by chris54 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Oh sorry, thought thats what you were referring to, yes it was one where they converted an attic for an autistic boy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warrenpenalver Report post Posted October 6, 2008 Mum said theyll always be there for him - but they wont, will they? Sadly not but hopefully they will live long enough for him to learn semi-independant living or arrange supported living before they become too frail. Sadly is suspect this would have to be charity or self funded as social services have a funny habbit of doing nothing until the situation is in crisis!!!! (not that im bitter ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted October 7, 2008 I think a huge amount of preparation must have gone on behind the scenes to prepare him for the new room. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmuir Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Hi I didn't watch that particular episode (missed it ? wish I'd seen it). A family member wrote to DIY SOS and we actually have a visit from the show's producer. She was lovely and asked lots of questions, etc. Particularly, when it comes to someone with a disability (ie ASD child), they put a lot of work into making life as normal as possible during such a chaotic time/filming. She was very knowledgeable and it was clear they do their homework and actually care about the kids they help. Unforunately, choice came down to us and another family in Edinburgh and we weren't selected. Caroline. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris54 Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Back to my original post. He has now decided that he does like his room and can I paint the curtains the same colour as the walls. So all's well that ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted October 8, 2008 Maybe he just needed some time to get used to it Can you dye the curtains? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites