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Respite care… to solely focus on their child. Though it is easy to forget, it is important to keep in mind that to take the best possible care of your loved one with autism, you must take care of yourself. This can often mean taking short breaks to go to your own doctor appointments, go out with your spouse or a friend, rest, or do something just for you.   What is respite care? Respite care is short-term care for a child or adult that allows the primary caregiver relief.  According to  …

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 …