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Susan Wallitsch is the primary caregiver for her 27-year-old son Frank, who is autistic and functionally nonverbal. A few years ago, when she had a health crisis and was temporarily unable to care for him, the solutions she found were limited—and troubling.

Does your child struggle with school? Do they dread reading out loud, writing an essay or tackling a math problem? While every kid has trouble with homework from time to time, if a certain area of learning is consistently problematic, it might indicate a learning disorder.

All parents worry about their children. They may often wonder… Are they healthy? Will they be happy? But when your child has a learning or attention issue, your worries may be a little more involved. And they can sometimes get the best of you.

Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you’re a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being.

Planning a vacation when someone in your family has a disability presents challenges.

As a parent, you never want to believe that your precious bundle has a problem. But when it comes to autism catching it early—ideally by the age of eighteen months—makes a huge difference. But no matter your child’s age, don’t lose hope. Treatment can reduce the disorder’s effects and help your child learn, grow, and thrive.

There are many things parents can do to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) overcome their challenges. But it’s also important to make sure you get the support you need. These parenting tips can help by making life with an autistic child easier.

Social skills need to be taught, especially for our children who don’t do as well learning by observing others. If we don’t teach them, our children can face problems of poor interaction, inclusion and empathy as they get older.

Care-giving can be very stressful. If you are providing care for for an elderly parent or someone else, you need to take steps to safeguard your health and well-being in order to prevent burnout.

Practice these six ways parents can support the siblings of autistic children.