Raising children is expensive. This is especially true when it comes to raising a child with special needs. In fact, one study by Autism Speaks estimated that the average lifetime cost to raise a child with autism is $1.4 million dollars. So how do you

If you have California’s In-Home Supportive Services program (IHSS), you know it provides amazing financial support to enable you to stay at home with your child with special needs. Children with autism, Down syndrome, or cerebral palsy can often take a

As a parent of a child with autism, are you constantly worrying that you don’t have enough money to provide the best care for your child? Your fears are understandable, since studies estimate that the costs of raising one child with autism in the United

The holidays are here, and when you think about celebrating, you may have happy memories of your family spending quality time together. For many children with autism, however, the holidays can make them feel stressed because of the unfamiliar situation, and

If your child has autism, Down syndrome or another disability, you are probably receiving services from the school for special education. But how is it going in regard to the Covid-19 pandemic and remote learning? The school system is tough to navigate on a

Trying to get In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) for your child with special needs on your own the first time around is difficult. There is specific documentation you need to provide, including paperwork from doctors, therapists, teachers and medical

Each child with autism is different, and the impact their condition has on their life will depend on many factors. These will include the severity of their condition, any additional diagnoses, such as a learning disability or a mental health problem, and

If you are the parent of a child who has autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or another type of disability, you are your child’s best advocate to get him or her educational services. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many special education services