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How Can I Be a Good Parent for My Child with Special Needs When I Am Exhausted?
The burden is great if you are a parent of a child with special needs. A recent study found that mothers of children with autism had levels of stress hormones comparable to soldiers in combat. Finances are often a struggle, as well
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How to Become a Paid Caregiver for Your Child with Special Needs
As a parent of a child who has autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or another disability, it is a common situation to struggle financially. There are health services to pay for, as well as therapies and equipment that are
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Therapies for Children with Down Syndrome and How to Pay for Them
If you’ve recently learned that your child has or will have Down syndrome, there are many steps you can take to give her or him a happy, healthy, and rewarding life. And with early intervention, there are many therapies that can have a
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Can I Claim Disability for My Child with Autism?
Sometimes, we need financial help as we are trying to work, pay bills, and raise a child with special needs like autism. Not only does it ease the constant worrying about money, these benefits can help pay for therapies and other
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Get an Advocate to Help with Your Child with Autism
There are excellent services out there for children with special needs but finding the right ones for your child can be a daunting experience. If you need financial help, or you are battling the school district for the services your child needs,
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Is There Financial Assistance for My Child with Autism?
It is estimated that the cost of raising a child with autism from birth to 18 years is about $30,000 a year, $17,000 more a year than a child who doesn’t have special needs. Depending on the severity, the cost of lifetime care
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How to Get Approved for IHSS Protective Supervision
Raising a child with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or another disability can be didfficult financially. There are doctor appointments, therapy, and IEP meetings at school. When you have a fulltime job, how can you attend all these? It
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Are You Getting Enough Child Support for Your Child with Autism?
If your child has special needs such as autism, there are many steps you can take to give him a happy, healthy, and rewarding life. And if you are a single parent who is struggling financially, you may be eligible to receive
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