Taking Care of Yourself
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Parents Raising Children with Special Needs by Sharon Gabison (modified from Stephen Covey’s The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People)
Autism Information Cards
Use these cards if you don’t want to explain: Autism Information Cards
Advocacy
Inspiration
- “Welcome to Holland” by Emily Perl Kingsley
http://www.our-kids.org/Archives/Holland.html - “The Special Mother” by Erma Bombeck
http://www.our-kids.org/Archives/Special_mother.html
Our Children’s Future:
How do children with autism function as adults? Here is a glimpse of some adults on the autism spectrum.
Financial Planning for the Future
Thinking about the future?
- For Canadians: Visit www.specialneedsplanning.ca There is a wealth of information for parents regarding setting up trust funds for our children.
- For US: Visit Special Needs Alliance.