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Name: crofty

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We have two autistic sons, one severe and one higher functioning. Our four year old who is severe, seems to be either crying all the time or angry. He is non-verbal has very limited understanding and is obviously very frustrated. As a family we are under imense strain. I am relying on my husband more and more to have the children on his own at the weekend as I am completely stressed out and easily break down. Any support in helping me be stronger would be much appreciated. ↓

Name: tina_g_r | Date: Dec 3rd, 2007 4:42 PM

Have you tried respite care? They'll help so both you and your husband can have a break. ↑

Name: crofty | Date: Dec 3rd, 2007 7:18 PM

Hi Tina, we don't have any respite but I am definitely think that I need to look into it for both our sanitys soon. Do you have any? ↑

Name: ltl | Date: Dec 5th, 2007 12:40 AM

There are days that it's just so hard...like today. Sometimes I just wanted to scream and wonder why it has to be so hard, but when he's in bed and all is quiet, I remembered his laughs and cries calling for me, so I just calm down and be thankful that I have him. I think we all struggle and that is when I read this forum to know that I'm not alone...and you're not alone as well. Hang in there!! :-) ↑

Name: tina_g_r | Date: Dec 5th, 2007 6:40 PM

Hey, Crofty. No, I don't have respite care. But I'm lucky enough to have a mom who will take him anytime I need her to. ↑