Minnesota Autism Mom

Going back to an earlier entry about dealing with the diagnosis (as a parent), I believe therapy for you as an individual or couple might be a necessary component if it feels like it’s too much to handle. If you are looking for someone locally, check out Project Aspire. Bad news, she doesn’t appear to take insurance, but I think it’s worth looking at because she offers a variety of services.

And on that note, I highly, highly recommend “Married with Special-Needs Children – A couples guide to keeping connected”. I don’t think I’ll ever sell or lend out my copy, as I think this is a book I will re-visit over and over. The authors advice address issues that affect all marriages, but I really appreciated the direct information about the special needs children. They do not ignore the dynamic of adding children to your life, let alone the intensity when you have have children with special needs. It’s a great use of $14 if you aren’t getting counseling and need support.