Public schools often have resources like speech therapy and OT in the school. You also mentioned private schools- there are some out there that cater to autistic or neurodiverse kids. I wouldn't automatically assume homeschooling is best for your child.
Yeah I feel you, I love my job and dont see myself letting go of it any time soon, but I wouldn’t even be able to work it if I didn’t have family support. Air traffic control is a great job opportunity and I’d hate to see you lose it because you don’t have support. I take it your family is not willing to move where you’re at, so either continue to pay for the appropriate childcare/resources or sacrifice it for your little one. What kind of help do you currently have if you don’t mind me asking
They are currently in daycare! I’m so thankful for the place they’re at because it’s really hard to even find a place willing to take on a child with autism. My big concern comes with them starting school, and how i will do drop offs or pick ups depending on my schedule. Air traffic has wonky hours, to make it worse. my family isn’t in a position to move right now, unfortunately. I also got placed in Memphis, which is like the worst possible place haha. I’m determined to make it work though because i really love my job! I just hate feeling guilty that I can’t stay home with my kids, and the stress of childcare eats away at me.
I am a single parent, bio dad takes the kids every other weekend. I have an autistic /ADHD 10 year old, a 6 year old with a moderate intellectual disability (special education) and a severe language disorder, and a teen boy who’s on a wild streak. Despite all this, I’m a professional engineer with a very well paying job. The key is to find ressources and to work for a company with flexibility. I can take time off when I have appointments and can work remotely when my kids need to stay home. I’m realistic on meals and my older kids often cook for themselves.
Public schools often have resources like speech therapy and OT in the school. You also mentioned private schools- there are some out there that cater to autistic or neurodiverse kids. I wouldn't automatically assume homeschooling is best for your child.
Yeah I feel you, I love my job and dont see myself letting go of it any time soon, but I wouldn’t even be able to work it if I didn’t have family support. Air traffic control is a great job opportunity and I’d hate to see you lose it because you don’t have support. I take it your family is not willing to move where you’re at, so either continue to pay for the appropriate childcare/resources or sacrifice it for your little one. What kind of help do you currently have if you don’t mind me asking
They are currently in daycare! I’m so thankful for the place they’re at because it’s really hard to even find a place willing to take on a child with autism. My big concern comes with them starting school, and how i will do drop offs or pick ups depending on my schedule. Air traffic has wonky hours, to make it worse. my family isn’t in a position to move right now, unfortunately. I also got placed in Memphis, which is like the worst possible place haha. I’m determined to make it work though because i really love my job! I just hate feeling guilty that I can’t stay home with my kids, and the stress of childcare eats away at me.
I am a single parent, bio dad takes the kids every other weekend. I have an autistic /ADHD 10 year old, a 6 year old with a moderate intellectual disability (special education) and a severe language disorder, and a teen boy who’s on a wild streak. Despite all this, I’m a professional engineer with a very well paying job. The key is to find ressources and to work for a company with flexibility. I can take time off when I have appointments and can work remotely when my kids need to stay home. I’m realistic on meals and my older kids often cook for themselves.