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Caregiver Stress Syndrome (CSS) is a syndrome found in caregivers involving pathological, morbid changes in physiological and psychological function. This syndrome can be the result of acute or chronic stress, directly as a result of caregiving activities. The Reality of Caregiver Burnout Caregiver burnout and fatigue are very real. Many parents struggle through this overwhelming [...]
Back in April, I published results of a survey among parents in the autism community. 74% of the respondents stated that they were unhappy with services. 90% of the unhappy parents stated they did not have access to respite services. 26% of parents were happy with services, but 75% of the happy parents stated that [...]
Having a kiddo with ASD can leave you feeling drained at times. There is so much to do, so many therapies, so many meetings, sensory diets, special food diets, constant hypervigilance for their safety…and I can go on and on. You already know what I am talking about. We just get good and wiped out [...]
As caregivers, it is important to be sure to take a break OFTEN enough to maintain a healthy balance between caregiving and personal needs. Many times, people want to help, but they don’t know what to do that will help. And many times, we simply don’t ask for help because we don’t have the time [...]
by Chynna Laird One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is how having special needs children has affected my relationship with my long-time partner, Steve. The divorce rate in America is 50% percent of first marriages, 67% of second and 74% of third marriages end in divorce, according to Jennifer Baker of the Forest [...]
