How to Get SSI Benefits for Your Autistic Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

How to Get SSI Benefits for Your Autistic Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

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If you’re raising an autistic child, you know that specialized therapies, adaptive equipment, and other necessary supports can be expensive. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can provide financial assistance to help cover these essential costs, but the application process can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about SSI eligibility, the application process, and what to do if your claim is denied. 1. What Is SSI and How Can It Help? SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a federal program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides monthly payments to children and adults with disabilities who meet income and resource limits. For autistic children, SSI benefits can help cover: ✔ Specialized therapies (speech, OT, ABA) ✔ Adaptive equipment ✔ Special diets…

Strategies and tips for how to teach kids to manage their anger

How to Teach Kids to Manage Their Anger: Ideas and Tips for Parents

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Anger is universal. I’ve learned recently that my youngest child has a temper like mine, and anger to match. And it’s not always pretty! Here’s how to teach kids to manage their anger (and yes, some of these will work for adults too!) I’ve always been a short-tempered person. Always. As a child, I was impatient and now, as an adult, I’m impatient. While my temper has gotten better, when it explodes; boy does it explode. As an autistic adult with ADHD, I have emotional regulation issues. Does that excuse me from losing my temper and yelling? Of course not. But it does at least give me a place to start with how to better manage my emotions so I’m not always losing my cool. As my…

7 Ways to Have a Great First Day Back

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Whether it’s your very first day back or your seventh first day back, the first day back to school is filled with mixed emotions. Some kids look forward to it and some dread it. While you do get to see all of your friends again, sometimes the first day back to school can be quite intimidating. Especially when you’re the new kid at school or if you’re entering a new school for the first time. That’s why we wanted to share some tips for ways to have a great first day back – and hopefully these tips will help your child have the best first day back to school and set them up for an amazing school year.  Growing up, I attended two elementary schools,…

Increasing Your Income? Some Of The Ways To Do It

Increasing Your Income? Some Of The Ways To Do It

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Let’s face it, all of us would like a little extra cash in out back pockets wouldn’t we? A chance to not have to worry about paying the bills or just knowing that each month you could make savings for life’s luxuries like holidays or clothes shopping, for example. Some of us are stuck with a fixed wage, so you may be wondering how else you can increase your income. So here are some suggestions that could help. Image source 4 ways to increase your household income Change your job If you want to boost your income then one of the first things you could consider doing would be to change your job. This could be looking for a promotion within your current company, changing…

Why It’s Okay to Not Feel Guilty About Acknowledging the Stress of Motherhood
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Why It’s Okay to Not Feel Guilty About Acknowledging the Stress of Motherhood

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Some days I love being a mom. Some days it’s challenging. I love my kids unconditionally and that will never change. But some days? I don’t love being a mom. Some days it sucks. Yes, I  said it. Some days being a mom sucks. I don’t say this to dismiss individuals who cannot conceive or who have lost children. I am merely acknowledging (to myself) that some days- motherhood is stressful. And it sucks. I still wouldn’t trade this for anything and some days I may need a reminder. I went looking for some inspirational words and found 4 powerful motherhood quotes to get through the tough times. These have helped me come to terms with the fact that yes- it is okay to admit…

Being a blended family is a part of our identity because it's who we are. But how then, as a the unofficial step mom in their lives, do I handle Mother's Day as the other mother?

Handling Mother’s Day as the Other Mother in a Blended Family

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Kyle is my other half, as cliche as it sounds, it’s true. Though even that phrase isn’t quite how I would describe our relationship because we’re both complete as people; just that we’re so much more together. I didn’t need him to complete my life, no one should ever need someone to feel complete. That’s something that comes from within, or at least that’s how I’ve always viewed it. Rather, I would say that our relationship has brought the balance, stability, challenge, security… It’s brought so much richness and fulfillment. And aren’t I just starting to sound like a Hallmark movie opening? Trust me, that was not my intent since this post has absolutely nothing to do with romance. This is about being a blended…