Autism is like a magnifying glass on your life …

If you have a child with autism, you’re probably already aware of this concept whether you know it or not.  Autism magnifies your problems.  If you have money problems, most can expect them to get worse.  If you have problems in your marriage, they will be harder to ignore.  If you have addictions, you’ll be [...]

Autism: Made in the USA Movie

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Special needs kids need special parents

A few months ago this appeared in Dear Abby and got my blood boiling, Dear Abby, I’m frickin’ clueless … Autism Aunt Raises Money and Autism Dad’s Blood Pressure. Hopefully, clueless aunt got the picture and realized that the number one thing she can do to help is watch the kid and GIVE HER SISTER [...]

Heart Breaking Dave Ramsey Phone Call From a Stressed Out Autism Dad

I have blogged about Autism and Dave Ramsey in the past, but a recent call to Dave’s show really drives home the point that having debt takes away a lot of your options to helping your child with autism. The caller on this day had twin boys with autism, lots of debt, massive stress, [...]

Dave Ramsey Plasectomy: Debt Free Tree of Fire Mortgage Burning Party

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10 Tips for Family Caregivers of those on the Autism Spectrum

Choose to take charge of your life, and don’t let your loved one’s illness or disability always take center stage.
Remember to be good to yourself. Love, honor and value yourself. You’re doing a very hard job and you deserve some quality time, just for you.
Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in getting [...]

Autism Families Need a Total Money Makeover

There has been a lot of talk about the divorce rate of families who have a child with autism.  Is the divorce rate higher?  Some people have said that the divorce rate is as high as 80%, but this seems to be a number pulled out of thin air and mentioned on Oprah.
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Weigh in on Divorce and Autism (47FE)

Divorce is more common in families impacted by autism spectrum disorder and other special needs.

Family / Marriage Counseling for Autism Families

Thinking about our upcoming time away and how important it can be to get help when your family straining, I came across this great article by Lisa Jo Rudy.   She makes some great points …
Together you and your partner dreamed of a healthy child - now you face a life very different from what you [...]

Autism Budget

Keeping on the Dave Ramsey theme, let’s talk about the Autism Budget.
Everyone needs to have a budget, but autism families really, really, really need a budget.  Let’s face it, there are a gazillion autism therapies out there today.   There are a lot of them that are very helpful, but most are expensive.  Money problems are [...]