Living with a child who has mental health issues can come with a lot of unknowns just like having a child with physical health issues. But society can treat both children very differently.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
I have two boys. One is 10 and the other is 8. Both of my kids have disability labels. One has a physical disability and the other has emotional and behavioral issues. One disability you can see, the other you don’t – but it is there.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
I have 2 wonderful sons – one biological, one adopted. We are a great family, but little brother has a big burden for such a little guy.
Categories: Family Support
Hopefully, you are receiving services or on the interest lists for one of the many Medicaid Waiver programs. Have you heard of HIPP? This is a great program that a lot of people don’t know about.
Categories: Insurance & Financial Help
After having a child with medical needs, many parents are no longer able to continue working outside of the house. We still want to help with the household income, or do something to improve ourselves, but how can we do this while still making sure that our child is getting the care and attention they need?
Categories: Family Support
Finding childcare and keeping kids occupied are two challenges parents of kids with disabilities face during the summer.
Categories: Family Support
Having in-home help for a child with disabilities can make your home feel less like a home and more like a business with changing of staff at different times of the day 24/7!
Categories: Family Support
Sometimes, when you think it’s the right thing to do, it turns out it isn’t. Change your direction and move ahead with a better plan.
Categories: Family Support
For this single mom with two kids on the spectrum, “staycations” were the best option.
Categories: Family Support
If you are making the move to Texas, there are some important things you need to know. Services for children with disabilities can be very different from state to state!
Categories: Family Support