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[quote=Anonymous]We have the same diagnosis, except our son is now 4 and in a half day prek program. He was in daycare for two years where the therapists came to him, and we had a late afternoon slot for one specific type of therapy (it was at 4 pm). After a while we realized this wasn't working, so I hunted around and found a PT flexible job. My industry supports this type of work, and I know I'm lucky in that regard as many people are not. Now my DS is in a PT prek program that's half day, and I work while he is in school and at night. We do not need my income though, so it is mostly to keep me in my field and to use for vacations etc. I also realize I am very lucky in this regard. My company is west coast based, so that helps since he is in the school in the afternoon.

Many families we met at therapies had nannies, grandmas or au pairs that were with the kids, however, the parents made a point to get to as many appts as they could. It is important to get the basis for what is going on at therapy so you can help your child at home.

Are either of your employers flexible? Now is the time to explore those options. If not, it may be time to start exploring other more flexible companies. Therapies can be done in the early morning and late afternoon, but those appts are hard to come by because everyone wants them.

Even though my sons is in PreK now, there's still therapy and IEP meetings, teacher conferences at school that take up a lot of work time. IT is good that you are thinking about this now.

Best wishes to you.

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