If you are a parent of a child with developmental disabilities like autism, there are many avenues to get financial assistance. Especially if you cannot work full-time because your child with autism needs round-the-clock care. How can you get paid to stay

Traveling during the holidays can be an exciting, yet anxiety provoking experience. This may be particularly true for a child with autism (ASD) because of factors connected to traveling, including a change in routine, navigating unfamiliar environments, and

Visiting family during the holidays can sometimes be very hard for your child with autism, especially when some family members don’t understand ASD. However, a bit of explaining and preparation can help keep your holiday season the most wonderful time of

The holidays are a wonderful time for many families. But for those families with children on the autism spectrum, the holidays can also be stressful. For many children with autism, feelings of anxiety associated with noises, people, and events that are

Raising a child with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or another disability can be costly. Throughout their lives, your child may require expensive treatments, therapies, or surgery, medical equipment, modifications to your

A diagnosis looks different for every child with special needs. Learning about the wide world of resources for your child, including special needs advocacy, can help you make informed decisions for your family. But what exactly does a special needs advocate

Raising your child with autism who will require long-term support can be overwhelming. There are legal and financial matters to consider, your child’s individual needs, and the effect all your decisions will have on everyone else in the family. How do you

Raising a child with Down syndrome who requires constant supervision is difficult even in the best of times. And if you are struggling financially, it can seem even more daunting. You have to work and pay the bills, but your child needs 24-hour care. How do