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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 456244"><p>Welcome. I'm so sorry to read of the stresses you face having two special needs children.</p><p>I think you did the VERY best thing seeing a counselor weekly. This would be too much on anyone's plate. You absolutely need to have support and a lot of it. In fact, you might consider seeing the counselor 2x a week now and again. You might want to find a therapist some time soon for your child with bipolar disorder as well. The teen years can get very rough. Check out a book called "The Bipolar Child," by Dr. Paplos for good/helpful parenting tips. LIkewise, educate yourself on high functioning autism. Not all parents will understand the tremendous burdens you bare. Try to find one or two exceptionally good friends to share your life with. Consider checking out your local NAMI group.</p><p>And as much as possible, enjoy life when you are able. It might take some creativity and extra work, but now and again, get a babysitter (sometimes I would get two sisters to come over for a few hours to babysit....when my daughter was at her worst, it took two people to watch my two kids) and go out with your spouse for a "date night." Do what you can to get some relaxation time. Protect your child who is autistic from any violence. Do not tolerate this. Be assertive/careful and mindful of the situation. Get as much help as you can. Others might know if you can receive social security benefits. I know in some cases families can get these funds for their special needs children....regardless of income.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 456244"] Welcome. I'm so sorry to read of the stresses you face having two special needs children. I think you did the VERY best thing seeing a counselor weekly. This would be too much on anyone's plate. You absolutely need to have support and a lot of it. In fact, you might consider seeing the counselor 2x a week now and again. You might want to find a therapist some time soon for your child with bipolar disorder as well. The teen years can get very rough. Check out a book called "The Bipolar Child," by Dr. Paplos for good/helpful parenting tips. LIkewise, educate yourself on high functioning autism. Not all parents will understand the tremendous burdens you bare. Try to find one or two exceptionally good friends to share your life with. Consider checking out your local NAMI group. And as much as possible, enjoy life when you are able. It might take some creativity and extra work, but now and again, get a babysitter (sometimes I would get two sisters to come over for a few hours to babysit....when my daughter was at her worst, it took two people to watch my two kids) and go out with your spouse for a "date night." Do what you can to get some relaxation time. Protect your child who is autistic from any violence. Do not tolerate this. Be assertive/careful and mindful of the situation. Get as much help as you can. Others might know if you can receive social security benefits. I know in some cases families can get these funds for their special needs children....regardless of income. [/QUOTE]
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