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Taking Care of Yourself… easy. It takes time to find a good balance and put it into practice. What you can do for yourself right now: Practice self-care. Even if it is just for 15 minutes a day, take a breather. You need to take care of yourself in order to be able to … you to reach out and come together with other families at one of the many Autism Speaks Walks held around the country. Respite Care If you don’t have a family member or friend to babysit, find respite care in your area so you can recharge and …

Making progress toward the dream: Autism in the Black community… the spectrum and outreach director for Autism Speaks, shares her thoughts on breaking down barriers to autism diagnosis and care and the importance of connecting with impacted families across the vast autism community.  As we celebrate Dr. Martin … with ASD and their caregivers face higher costs for things like medical and health care services, therapies and supports, respite care and education than people not affected by ASD. They also face greater loss of productivity at work. There’s a …

The key to being a stronger caregiver… This story was originally published in the November issue of Exceptional Parent Magazine . Caregiving is not just a labor of love—it is real, demanding work. While we often acknowledge the important work of professional caregivers in settings like daycares and nursing homes, family caregivers—especially those supporting autistic loved … people and broaden their experiences. The Autism Speaks Resource Guide can help you find autism-friendly recreational or respite options in  your area. Build a support network Caring for a person with autism often means navigating a world that …

My New Year's resolution this year is simple… how to get through the hour, not the day, this is for you. No matter what is going on with your child, you have to take care of yourself, and find some “happy.” For years, I didn’t do this. I threw myself headlong into being my eldest son’s ABA … a few therapists a lot sooner than I did, I can honestly say the one big thing I would change is the fact I didn’t take care of myself, and allowed myself very few opportunities for respite. That choice has affected my health, some friendships, and my overall outlook on life, which has generally been …