That, in the end, is what motivates Farrell to invite his son into his house and have an open and honest conversation about their lives.
James, whom Farrell shares with his ex-girlfriend Kim Bordenave, will turn 21 in September and will therefore no longer be eligible for many of the services aimed at helping families with children
who have special needs. With the turning of the 21st birthday, “your child’s kind of on their own,” Farrell remarks. “When special education
programs and other protections are no longer available, a young adult who ought to be fully immersed in contemporary society is, unfortunately, left behind.”
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