Chapter 2: The Expert gets off the plane

The Expert Arrives in Royal Wood via airplane coming all the way from Greenacres Florida. Immediate after departing the plane J.C. retrieves the file from the case Managers office.

The case manager says to J.C., "It's about time you showed up. What took you so long?

J.C. responds, "I had to complete my assessment with the family first."

The case Manager says, "here's the file for Lincoln Loud."

"Great!," responds J.C.

J.C. and the Case manager ride together in a wheelchair van, as it turns J.C. uses a wheelchair as a result of his cerebral palsy. By the end of their road trip, J.C. finishes reviewing the file and states, "This young man will be a challenge."

The Case Manager and J.C arrive at the hospital. The expert goes up to Lincoln's room and knocks on his door. Lincoln loud states, "Come in."

J.C. enters the room and states, "Hello Lincoln, I am here to help you.'

Lincoln exclaims,"You are are in a wheelchair, how can you help me?"

J.C. States," As your Case Manager has probably informed you I am an expert in Spinal Chord injuries, Not only do I live with a severe disability but I teach others how to adapt to living with severe disabilities. Now That we have that out of the way, It's time for me to train you in life skills. Now I'm only going to ask you this once Mr. Lincoln. Are you ready?

Lincoln replies,"Yes, but I'm scared."'

J.C. comforts him by saying,"It's OK to be scared, this is not an easy situation, but don't you worry, I am here to help and we are going to tackle this together. I'm sure Your parents and 10 sisters will be right there with us. I am from a big family as well, I 3 Aunts, 3 Uncles, 3 cousins, 2 sisters, 2 nephews, and a niece on the way.

Lincoln Loud says, "Wow that's a lot of family."

J.C. Responds, yes, but we all get along most of the time, except for my Sister, I haven't talked to here in a really long time. Enough of the chit chat, It's time to get started. The first thing you're going to need to do his meet with your wheelchair mechanic and your physical therapist. They'll measure you and weigh you for your wheelchair.

Lincoln loud replies, "Whose going to pay for this?"

J.C. responds, You're parents have everything covered don't you worry.

The next set of experts enter the room, the wheelchair mechanic, physical therapist, and occupational therapist.

Lincoln looks and says, "who are these People."

J.C. replies, "they're your team. They work for you. You are the boss and are responsible for your own success. Let me introduce you Chris your wheel chair mechanic."

Lincoln states, "hello Chris"

Chris replies, "Nice to meet you."

J.C, continues,"this is Helen your physical therapist.

Helen states,"hello Lincoln, are you ready to get started?"

Lincoln replies,"yes but I'm nervous."

Helen respond,"Don't worry cutie we've got this covered.

J.C.," And finally, "this is your Occupational Therapist, Billy"

Lincoln responds with a puzzled look and sates, "I'm ten, I'm not old enough to have job yet."

Billy responds," No Lincoln, most this mistake, it wasn't until the 1980's that people started using the word occupation for a job, before that the word occupation meant what you do to occupy your time. I am here to teach you life skills.

J.C. states, "Billy and I are old friends, I've known him since I was about 5 years old. Don't worry are in good hand.

Lincoln says,"Oh now I understand, good to meet you Billy. I'm so happy to have such a great team. It's good to meet you all."