How to Build a Support Network as a Special Needs Parent

How to Build a Support Network as a Special Needs Parent

ByKori
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Parenting an autistic child can be difficult, there’s no way around that. But, it doesn’t always have to be that way. Especially when you build a support network as a special needs parent.  But what if you have no support network? Then what can you do? I know it may sound almost impossible, especially with everything else that you face on a daily basis, but it is so important. Perhaps now more than ever. You need a support network. Even if it means building one yourself. What is special needs parent isolation? Parenting is tough. This gig does not come with a manual and even if it did, there is no one-size fits all guide to parenting. Add in parenting a child with special needs and…

How to Help Your Child Make Friends

How to Help Your Child Make Friends

ByKori
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As parents we often find ourselves standing on the line between wanting to do everything for our child or letting them do everything on their own. Most of the time we can reach a happy medium that works for both us and our child. One of those things, an important step in life really ,is how to make friends. For some children this may come easy and for others, it can be quite challenging. Today, I want to talk about how to help your child make friends both in school and in any situation. Obviously, we can’t (and shouldn’t) make friends for them, but we can definitely help them as parents. A child’s social life is very important and especially as they get older. So…