Going back to school can be a tricky time of year for any child – but especially so for kids with autism. Difficulty with transitions and autism is common, as many people with autism thrive on routines and dislike disruptions to those routines. What’s more, schools are often loud and full of people, which can… Continue Reading Tips for Transitioning Back to School with Autism
Adolescent Home Care
How Homecare Can Support Individuals with Learning Disabilities
According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), around one in five Americans have some kind of learning disability. This includes anything from ADHD and autism to dyslexia or non-verbal learning difficulties. When we look at adults, this translates to 15% of the adult American population— and that’s not counting people who may have… Continue Reading How Homecare Can Support Individuals with Learning Disabilities
How to Plan for Long-Term Adult Home Care
Raising a child with disabilities is rewarding yet challenging. And for many, cares don’t end when your child reaches adulthood. People with physical and mental disabilities typically require a greater amount of attention and care than others—even into adulthood This can lead to struggles to acclimate to life as an adult, creating unwanted stress for… Continue Reading How to Plan for Long-Term Adult Home Care
Home Care Possibilities For Those Living With Autism
Caring for a child or relative with autism presents a number of unique challenges. This neural development disorder is still a subject of extensive research, without any single known cause. Some autistic children and adults are able to live relatively average, independent lives, with a few special considerations. Others may struggle with more limiting disabilities… Continue Reading Home Care Possibilities For Those Living With Autism
How to Help a Child with OCD at Home
Being a caregiver for a child is a responsibility as much as it is a joy. We all want to do the best we can for the children in our care, and that means understanding what conditions they might have and how best to manage them. The International OCD Foundation estimates that around one in… Continue Reading How to Help a Child with OCD at Home
Home Care Options Abound for People Suffering from Depression
Mental health is a vital consideration for caregivers and their recipients of care. Clinical depression can take a toll on both the individual sufferers and those who are caring for them. What is clinical depression? Clinical depression may continue on for a matter of years, severely reducing the person’s ability to lead an average, functional… Continue Reading Home Care Options Abound for People Suffering from Depression
5 Benefits of Attentive Home Care for Kids
When it comes to kids, every parent and caregiver wants the best. For some kids, an extra dash of attentive care can go a long way. For example, for children with disabilities or mental health issues, having support at home can greatly improve their quality of life and independence. Attentive home care has a wealth… Continue Reading 5 Benefits of Attentive Home Care for Kids
Services Available for Parents with Autistic Children
Parents of children with autism know that there are plenty of joys but also some extra challenges. If you have children with autism, it’s important for you to know that you’re not alone. There are services and people ready to help you! Here are some options for autism support available to you and your family.… Continue Reading Services Available for Parents with Autistic Children
Providing Home Care for Children with Down Syndrome
Caring for a child with Down Syndrome, whether you are a parent or a family caregiver, has special challenges and rewards. This genetic condition can present a wide range of physical and cognitive delays, so every child, family, and caregiver will have their own set of circumstances. The following six tips offer a broad overview… Continue Reading Providing Home Care for Children with Down Syndrome
Best Qualities to Look for in a Home Caregiver
One of the most challenging aspects of life is placing your trust in the hands of another individual. What’s even more difficult is trusting another person to care for the needs of someone you love. Whether it’s your parent, sibling, or child, you want your loved ones to not only have access to the best… Continue Reading Best Qualities to Look for in a Home Caregiver