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How to Keep An Emergency Fund and Your SSI Benefits

Setting up an emergency fund is a great idea! However, it could affect your SSI benefits if you have saved too much. But how much is too much? Here’s how much to put in your emergency fund without affecting your SSI. While some are lucky enough to escape them, nearly everyone goes through some type of emergency in their lifetime. This might be a major emergency like an earthquake or flood that causes structural damage to a home. Or it could be a car accident that leads to extended time out of work. But do you need an emergency fund? Even with a family budget in place, you could budget for your emergency fund just like you would for a vacation fund. Having an emergency…

Homeschooling

How to Engage an Early Reader

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Do you have an early reader on your hands? Here’s how to engage an early reader with Pathways 2.0 in your homeschool. I have always loved to read. As a young child, I enjoyed being read to. And when I was old enough to start reading on my own, I consumed books. All the time. It shouldn’t have been too much of a surprise that my youngest would be the same way. I just wasn’t expecting for her to show that much interest. And while we had intended to at least formally homeschool Kindergarten, I wanted to start a little bit early. We are doing an adapted year round schedule, with language arts and math making up the core of our program. *This post was…

Autistic children will eventually become autistic adults. Here's a few ways to support an adult with autism.

An Autism Moms Guide on Where to Find Support for Parents of Autistic Adults

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Children with autism grow up to be adults with autism. But that doesn’t mean that they still don’t need support. Here’s how to support not just autistic adults but also parents of autistic adults. As parents of autistic children, we know that there are several truths in life when it concerns our children. Autism is a part of life, not always a welcomed part some would say, but a very solid part. We will do whatever is necessary to ensure the highest quality of life by advocating for our children daily. We also know that eventually our children will grow up and become autistic adults. Some may go on to live independently and some may need continued support throughout the rest of their lives. Some…

Parenting an Autistic Child

5 Ways to Encourage a Loving Relationship with a Special Needs Sibling

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As a parent of children with special needs and without special needs, sometimes I just had to wonder as to if they would have any sort of relationship. Here’s what I’ve learned when it comes to encouraging a loving relationship with a special needs sibling. When Squeaker was born, it was like a whole new world of parenting had just opened up. Of course, it would weigh at the back of my mind, that maybe she would also be on the spectrum. I knew that it was entirely possible so I tried not to get too ahead of myself. But, as she continued to grow and develop on a typical level; my worries ceded. Now, however, I knew that I was going to be faced with…

Parenting an Autistic Child

How To Help Your Autistic Child with Santa

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Seeing Santa Claus can be a challenging task for any child. I have several pictures of myself with Santa when I was younger- and in all of them I’m either crying or wiping up tears. For autistic children, seeing Santa Claus can be a downright nightmare. Both for the parents and the child. In fact, Sweet B stopped seeing Santa Claus after she turned 5. Even at school, she just did not like dealing with Santa. It just wasn’t worth the struggle or the meltdown that came with it. But is there a way to make it easier? Here are some tips and advice, along with a free printable letter, for how to help your autistic child with Santa. And if you’re looking for help…

Parenting an Autistic Child

10 Tips for Playdates with ASD Kids

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When my autistic daughter was younger, playdates weren’t really something that we did. Part of this, I admit, is because I found the task to be daunting. Not only for her, but also for me. There was definitely a time in my life when I didn’t want to leave the house or deal with people at all. Now, I’m somewhat home bound by choice but nothing like I used to be. Sometimes I think she may have benefited from play dates or going to birthday parties with NT (neurotypical) peers. Other times, I’m not sure. She’s never really shown interest in children her age and seeks out adults instead of peers when she wants to play. That’s just how she’s always been. But that’s not…