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peutic approaches to each individual’s special needs. “When someone calls with a question or need, I try to come up with an existing program to help them, or I try to create something to meet the need,” Gau said.
Gau makes home visits besides keeping office hours, and she works with the schools to supplement programs.
“I work with a special needs population with members who may have intellectual handicaps, but they can still learn and have a good time,” Gau said. “Their difficulties are more unique and their needs have to be addressed.”
Some of the programs designed to help mentally retarded individuals are the Goldsboro House, a training group home where living skills are taught, and the Adult Day Program in Warrenton.
Besides helping mentally retarded individuals to develop and learn, Gau also helps parents and family members to find support and answers. Respite care is one of the programs that provides weekend or day care for mentally retarded children for their families.
Gau is also involved with a parent support group. “I’m a part of that group more to give direction and facilitate the sharing of feelings and problem solving,” Gau said. “The parents support each other.”
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