Posted by Suzan (65.95.181.186) on January 24, 2004 at 21:04:04:
I have a mixture of high-functioning, low-functioning and middle-functioning residents. As the low-functioning sometimes need more attention and affection, some of the high and middle-functioning are jealous and amazed to see me giving a hug or answering the low ones. They keep repeating not to pay any attention to those "mentals". If I continue to pay attention to those, I see some of the others being jealous, watching me with wide eyes, considering that I have to keep distance from the low-functioning. One of them keeps telling me that she writes down every step I do against her consent. I feel I can loose their respect by respecting the low-functioning. What can I do, please help!