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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. Not interested in posting every detail of my child’s diagnoses, marriage, etc.

Can anyone talk about quitting their job because you did not feel it was possible to work while having a kid with SN? Was there a time period or age when it felt more manageable? Did you try, for example, taking 2-3 years off and did it move the needle? Did going back feel manageable after taking a break?[/quote]

I would not do this, OP, because I think divorce may be in your future. Your DH likely is also neurodivergent. I'd factor that in and outsource as much as possible. Your child may not ever be all that different, I did all the therapies too, and DC still is autistic, anxious and has ADHD. $ is key for survival and paying for the therapies. Once you step away you will not be able to go back at the same level.

I'd think of yourself as a single mom and organize your life accordingly, I think your stress level would go down. You need to be practical. Get recs for a good ed consultant and get help improving the school situation.

Get a nanny who will take child to appointments and also clean, do laundry and do dinner prep while child is at school. Pay them well since your child is difficult.

Hang in there. But understand there is not going to be some day when it is all quite different if your child is this challenging. It's a marathon, with a SN kid, for your whole life. My child made no significant improvements by me sitting in the waiting room at OT rather than a caregiver. [/quote]

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