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3 Ways to Get Paid with a Financial Program in California
If your child has autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or another disability, he may be eligible for a financial program that offers benefits. In California, there are 3 programs that will pay you so you can stay home and take care of your child with
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How to Prepare for Your First IEP Meeting
If your child has autism, Down syndrome or another disability, he may be eligible for special education services. The school system is tough to navigate without some preparation. That’s why getting ready for your first IEP (Individualized Educational
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How Do I File a Complaint Against the School for My Child with Special Needs?
If your child has autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or another disability, she may be eligible for special education services. But what if, after your child has been evaluated, you do not agree with the decision? If you cannot resolve the dispute by
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What Documentation Do I Need When I Apply for IHSS?
In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a program in California that provides payment to you as the caregiver for your child with special needs. It can help you financially so you can stay home and take care of your child who has a disability like autism, Down
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How Do I Quit My Job to Take Care of My Child with Autism?
When your child is diagnosed with autism, life seems to go into overdrive. There are doctor's appointments to arrange, therapists to visit, and school services to manage. There are books and websites to read, information to review, and changes to make at
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Can I Get Financial Help for My Child with Autism?
Families can often make sacrifices to support their children and make sure they live joyful and productive lives. If you have a child with autism, sometimes it means that you have to pay a lot of money to improve your child’s quality of life with doctor
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Why You Should Get an IHSS Advocate for Your Child with Special Needs
If you have a child with a disability, you already feel the stress of having to take care of her health, educational and emotional needs. This doesn’t even include having to cope with a drastically lowered income because of reduced work hours or having to
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Were You Denied IHSS Because You Are Too Good of a Parent?
Have you cut back your hours or quit your job altogether to take care of your child with special needs? Between all the doctor's appointments and the time taken off when he is sick, it’s really tough to maintain a fulltime job. And mostly, even though you
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