Any comments on using traditional nannies for autistic child? Extra training, retention, etc...
Any comments on working full, part-time or not at all to care for your child. How easy is it to do ABA in the home consistently if both parents work outside the home? I am thinking that with turn over of trained people and the unknown of having hired help, it might just be better to stay home. However, in the long run it might be best to have more money saved for my child even if that means I am not with him as much now. Any suggestions or shared experiences?
Hi ~ when our son was
Hi ~ when our son was diagnosed at age 3, we made the decision that I would be at home with him. Then, when he went to school, I still have remained at home to be available for any needs that may come up and so that he can come home to me after school to unwind.
Financially, of course we have had to sacrifice. We do not have anything stored up for future (therapy and my lack of working ate into our savings) - but right here, right now, our son needs the sanctity of his home as much as possible. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
My wife specifically went
My wife specifically went into the daycare business so that she could be a stay-at-home mom with our son, who is special needs and has Cerebral Palsy.
I'd say, unless the economy forces you to, having one stay-at-home parent is the absolute best for an autistic child. The stay at home parent can provide the stability that the child otherwise *can't* have in this day and age.
But there are ideals, and there are reality; and the reality is, for most of America, both parents need to work outside the home to survive.