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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry did no one actually read what OP said--she was a SAHM but she is not typically a FULL-TIME SPECIAL ED TEACHER TO A NON-VERBAL AUTISTIC CHILD! Having volunteered in a  center for severely autistic kids I know this is a full-time job, itself. All these things that posters said, like just "put the kids in the backyard to play ball" just don't apply. You have to worry about something setting your child off, you can't just speak to the child and expect him to answer because he is NON-VERBAL. I challenge any and all of you parents to spend ONE DAY in OP's shoes. I had preemie twins and I will tell you one autistic child is ten times harder than managing multiple typically developed children, even infants and toddlers.

Yes, it is hard that DH is home all day, but guess what, all of us are doing this and many employers are understanding--my boss says all the time. It is OK if your kids interrupt your calls, it is ok if you can't do something during lunch time. We understand, it is hard for everyone and we need a new normal.

Work is important but is it more important than our families and children? DH should block an hour a day for lunch and not do calls and another short break in the afternoon. Or start earlier and end earlier.  In my office it would be totally acceptable for him to say--I'm sorry, we are now full-time parenting and schooling our kids, including our kid who as special needs. I need to have time to manage this at home. I appreciate that not every workplace is like that but every other family is going through similar pressures. OP is bearing far more.

OP I am sorry I cannot help you in person, but my heart goes out to you. Your kids are so lucky to have you. Praying for you and hoping that you can reach out to DH and find a way to navigate this. [/quote]

So well said. I am sorry, too, OP. I wish I could help you. [/quote]

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