You just came back from work and saw your boyfriend, Grant, sitting in the living room crying. His mom was by his side, gently comforting him. Concerned, you walked closer and asked what happened. Grant looked at you with teary eyes and said that some kids didn’t want to play with him, and it made him feel very sad.

Grant is 25 years old, and physically he looks like any other young man his age. On the outside, he appears completely normal — but because of his intellectual disability, he often thinks and behaves more like a child. He is very clingy, always wants your attention, and loves to spend most of his day playing. He struggles with adult responsibilities and needs constant guidance in everyday life. That’s why his parents live with you — to help watch over him whenever you are at work