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Find 8 broad categories across the list of struggles faced by parents and caregivers of children with ADHD and or autism.  Include a description for each category. 

Each category should be in this format: 

## Category Name
Short description of the struggles faced by parents and caregivers 


List of Struggles: 

Academic challenges despite being smart and capable in reading and math
Adapting the system as needed based on progress and challenges
Anxiety about child's speech development and future prospects
Anxiety about the impact of parent's MS on their ability to care for their child
Anxious about son's future development and uncertain about the right therapy approach
Arranging sleep for everyone while taking care of a needy 8mo baby.
Avoids answering questions about her feelings, hunger, tiredness, or name
Balancing caregiving responsibilities with personal aspirations
Balancing caregiving responsibilities with personal health challenges
Balancing daily responsibilities, work, school, therapy, and emotional support amidst overwhelming family dynamics.
Balancing demanding workload with caring for special needs children
Balancing discipline with understanding the child's challenges
Balancing husband's desire for children to have good relationships with grandparents and mother's concerns about lack of acceptance and understanding
Balancing pride in pushing back against harmful misinformation with husband's advice to avoid conflict.
Balancing responsibilities as a single parent
Balancing safety concerns with brother's desire for car rides
Balancing supervision and support for both children's needs while feeling overwhelmed and hypervigilant.
Balancing the needs of her current child with the challenges of the autism diagnosis and unexpected pregnancy.
Balancing the role of advocating for son's needs while managing personal mental health and well-being.
Balancing therapy appointments with new experiences for kids
Balancing work responsibilities with caregiving for three autistic children and a newborn.
Balancing work, school, and caregiving responsibilities
Boy dislikes hair being touched, cut, or brushed
Broke old-fashioned metronome
Brother's refusal to cooperate with toothbrushing despite multiple attempts with different methods.
Caring for a special needs child with multiple challenges
Caring for daughter with non-verbal ASD adds to family's challenges
Caring for multiple children with special needs, including a non-verbal 4-year-old with ASD, a nearly 2-year-old showing signs of ASD, and a 5-year-old with ADHD.
Challenges at school
Challenges in bringing overstimulated and dysregulated children back to a calm state, referring to it as "the point of no return."
Challenges in handling meltdowns in public places and the physical strain of managing both children during such situations
Challenges in managing daughter's behavior and emotions as a single parent with limited support.
Challenges in managing meltdowns and ensuring proper nutrition and hydration on Ritalin
Challenges in parenting a child with potential autism spectrum disorder.
Challenges in raising daughter
Challenges in scheduling therapies due to full-time work
Challenges of raising multiple children with autism
Challenges with bedtime routines
Challenges with daughter's disruptive and aggressive behaviors, social difficulties, rejection, and self-esteem issues.
Challenges with following instructions and getting overwhelmed easily
Child does not communicate when she needs to pee or poo
Child exhibits destructive behavior towards peers, shoving, hitting, and hyperactivity.
Child experiencing severe insomnia on 30mg methylphenidate
Child experiencing severe meltdowns daily without the comfort of breastfeeding.
Child goes into a zombie mode when using the potty chair
Child has difficulty maintaining indoor voice levels and following reminders to be quieter, often forgetting instructions or shutting down.
Child has no sense of danger, posing a risk of potential harm when left unsupervised.
Child is happy in diapers
Child refuses to drink from cups, causing reliance on bottles.
Child seems to be able to hold pee for hours without feeling the urge to go
Child showing signs of anxiety and withdrawal
Child shows confusion and blank stares when asked questions about herself
Child staying home from school due to staff shortages
Child struggles with constipation and requires specific bottle contents for bowel movements.
Child struggles with transitioning off screens, leading to meltdowns and behavioral issues
Child struggles with using skip counting effectively to answer multiplication problems.
Child suddenly developed aversions to clothing, particularly pants, despite previous coping mechanisms
Child using threats of self-harm to manipulate situations
Child's academic performance is a daily struggle
Child's behavior causes stress for the parent.
Child's behavior issues and demands causing stress
Child's behaviors impacting school attendance and causing distress for the parent.
Child's destructive behavior poses challenges for the parent, leading to the need for immediate drywall patching
Child's disrupted sleep schedule
Child's disruptive behavior in the morning creates stress and tension in the household
Child's echolalia and loud behavior can be disruptive, especially when interrupting conversations and not understanding social norms.
Child's frustration and lack of verbal ability during bad weather
Child's hyperactive behavior, poor sleep, and emotional distress are ongoing challenges, leading to constant upset and emotional states in the child.
Child's meltdowns and frustration outbreaks affecting social interactions and relationships with peers and teachers
Child's meltdowns are escalating and challenging to manage.
Child's meltdowns at every training session, making it difficult for them to participate in soccer activities.
Child's overstimulation is not effectively managed in the classroom
Child's refusal to eat causing distress and meltdowns
Child's reluctance to wear costumes causing distress.
Child's self-injurious behaviors
Child's sensory overload at the party despite being acclimated to social settings.
Child's tendency to unbuckle chest clip and slide harness down
Child's unsanitary behavior is frustrating and challenging to deal with
Child's violent outbursts and threats of self-harm
Children squeeze the cat too tightly with excitement
Communication challenges with family members.
Communication issues with partner on handling the situation
Comparing own happiness to the children's future success
Comparing the child's progress to other children's milestones and feeling down
Comparison to other 'normal' families
Concern about daughter's future care and financial support when mother is no longer around
Concern about potential noise complaints from neighbors due to son's stimming behaviors.
Concern about son's honesty regarding the need to pee
Concern about the child's social development and interactions
Concern about the emotional impact on the children, especially the five-year-old with mild autism
Concern about the impact of late diagnosis on child's future
Concern about the occurrence of meltdowns as the child grows older
Concern that behavior may be learned rather than a genuine need
Concerned about how to handle potential meltdowns or difficulties during the event
Concerned about son's behavior and emotional sensitivity
Concerned about son's well-being and regulation
Concerned about the child's safety and well-being
Concerned about the impact on the relationship
Concerned about the possibility of never hearing children speak despite their unique ways of communication.
Concerned about the well-being and school experience of the child
Concerns about being responsible for caring for siblings forever
Concerns about career relevance and renewing specialty
Concerns about caregivers' patience and understanding
Concerns about creating negative associations with exercise through rewards.
Concerns about daughter's readiness for public school and potential challenges in a less structured environment
Concerns about financial stability if the husband's disability benefits are at risk.
Concerns about her ability to prevent her child from escaping as he grows older and faster.
Concerns about impacting son's sensory needs with recommendations to limit ear muff use in certain situations.
Concerns about long-term financial stability and well-being of sister and parents
Concerns about potential long-term impact of an autism diagnosis on the child's school career based on past experiences with misdiagnoses
Concerns about rewarding negative behavior by allowing the child to stay up during meltdowns
Concerns about son's developmental delays and future challenges.
Concerns about son's well-being and future in mainstream school environment.
Concerns about the child's independence and long-term support needs
Concerns about the effectiveness of ABA therapy, medication, and impact on the child's self-esteem
Concerns about the future independence of the child.
Concerns about the long-term commitment, sacrifices, and impact on personal goals and desires, such as traveling and career aspirations.
Concerns about the safety and well-being of the autistic child in the current environment
Concerns about the safety of objects in the house and the inability to physically restrain the child all the time.
Concerns about their son's social growth and future care without siblings or cousins.
Concerns about younger son's delays and need for diagnosis and therapy
Conflicted about whether to continue taking daughter to the gym or wait until she has more skills.
Conflicting advice from therapist causing frustration
Conflicting opinions from family members about the son's evaluation.
Confronting alcoholic parents who deny or deflect issues, dealing with childhood trauma resurfacing, and managing the emotional stress of caring for their daughter while healing from the loss of a second child in utero.
Confusion and worry about conflicting views on reading erotic content and concerns about spiritual well-being.
Considering extreme measures like military school due to the ongoing challenges and impact on daily life
Constant care needs and challenges with communication
Constant hand clapping and laughing for hours
Constant meltdowns and opposition from the child
Constant meltdowns and violent outbursts from the son.
Constant stream of requests from the child
Constantly needing to leave work and other responsibilities to address the child's meltdowns at school, impacting income and personal tasks.
Constantly tries to leave and elope in these situations
Contemplating divorce and placing children in care facilities for a chance at normalcy
Coping with failures and setbacks
Coping with mental health issues like double depression and PTSD triggers
Coping with repetitive behaviors, meltdowns, and messes
Coping with son's behaviors and hurtful comments
Cousin's dependency for everything
Criticized by family for parenting decisions
Daily conflicts and screaming episodes between the two sons
Daily struggles with a 4-year-old child with PDA presentation type
Daily tears and feelings of wanting the pain to end
Daughter affected by brother's behavior and unable to participate in activities
Daughter demands different meals frequently
Daughter facing teasing at school for her stim behavior.
Daughter grinds teeth all day to the point of chipping
Daughter rejects food without communicating issues
Daughter's aversion to sticky feeling makes it challenging to apply lotion regularly
Daughter's behavior makes more sense after the diagnosis, but parent is struggling with managing meltdowns in social settings.
Daughter's challenges in managing finances and overspending
Daughter's challenging behavior during diagnosis appointment
Daughter's constant need to pee disrupts sleep
Daughter's fear of hospitals exacerbated by mother's illness and passing.
Daughter's frequent hospital trips and surgeries.
Daughter's immediate need to complete tasks in games leads to intense anxiety and meltdowns.
Daughter's lack of independence and responsibility.
Daughter's lack of interest in socializing and fear of social interactions.
Daughter's meltdown on the ice.
Daughter's meltdowns triggered by daily routine tasks like eating, sleeping, and changing diaper.
Daughter's phone obsession and impulsive behavior.
Daughter's room quickly becomes chaotic despite cleaning efforts
Daughter's self-centered behavior and inability to apply new knowledge to new scenarios
Daughter's social skills and sensory seeking needs.
Dealing with COVID-related disruptions to brother's routine
Dealing with PTSD triggers and limited time and resources for personal therapy and child's therapy.
Dealing with constant ABA therapy sessions at home
Dealing with constant challenging behaviors of the child
Dealing with custody challenges and emotional struggles while prioritizing child's well-being within custody rules.
Dealing with daughter's meltdowns
Dealing with denial and skepticism from family members regarding daughter's autism diagnosis
Dealing with emotional challenges and lack of sleep impacting daily routines
Dealing with emotions and seeking reassurance regarding parenting decisions for child with autism diagnosis.
Dealing with her son's aggressive behavior during meltdowns.
Dealing with her son's challenging behaviors and lack of affection towards her, impacting her emotional well-being.
Dealing with judgmental onlookers
Dealing with lack of parental support and micromanaging
Dealing with meltdowns from their children during social gatherings
Dealing with meltdowns over small issues
Dealing with personal losses and family health issues
Dealing with public reactions and negative attitudes towards the child's behavior.
Dealing with relationship issues
Dealing with rude and hurtful comments about the sister's condition in a public setting.
Dealing with son's recent irritability and mood swings
Dealing with strained relationships, exhaustion, and anxiety
Dealing with sudden food rejection in autistic toddler
Dealing with the child's unpredictable and aggressive behavior.
Dealing with the ear-piercing cries and screams of the toddler in public settings.
Dealing with the emotional toll of being the child's primary support system.
Dealing with the son's chronic masking behavior at school and subsequent meltdowns at home.
Dealing with uncertainty and grief
Decreased physical activity and engagement in sports
Delayed speech development
Depression and self-hatred due to daughter's condition and perceived lack of progress
Desire for early intervention if necessary
Desire for positivity and hope from hearing similar stories of children with delayed communication skills.
Desire for support and insights from the Reddit community
Desire to advocate for child's needs without resorting to medication
Desire to alleviate the distress and violence caused by the brother's actions.
Desire to alleviate the negative emotions and improve the current circumstances.
Desire to change sun's location with a portable mirror
Desire to find effective ways to help son cope with the sensitivity
Desire to make the birthday party special for the user's son by having more attendees and avoiding disappointment.
Desire to set boundaries and maintain independence while supporting family
Desire to support son effectively and provide appropriate interventions
Desire to support the mother in handling similar situations in the future
Desire to teach boundaries and consequences without causing emotional distress
Desire to travel with son during summer but unsure how to make trips enjoyable for him
Differentiating between regular toddler tantrums and meltdowns
Difficulty bonding with the child
Difficulty coping with the holidays
Difficulty determining if son's behavior is a medical concern or behavioral issue
Difficulty finding a babysitter who can handle the child's special needs.
Difficulty finding a bubble machine with a slow output
Difficulty finding a healthy relationship with screen time
Difficulty finding effective coping strategies for the son
Difficulty finding joy in daily life activities
Difficulty finding suitable care options for son
Difficulty finding suitable support groups for the son's age group
Difficulty finding time and energy for self-care and personal fulfillment
Difficulty finding understanding and support from peers and family members
Difficulty focusing and staying composed after receiving the news.
Difficulty handling son's behavior
Difficulty in finding a solution that encourages eating without removing the social aspect of lunchtime.
Difficulty in finding effective strategies to support the child, particularly in the context of neurodiversity
Difficulty in getting son to sleep without the bouncing routine.
Difficulty in group activities and social interactions
Difficulty in reducing screen time and engaging in alternative activities as a family.
Difficulty in supporting the child due to family dynamics
Difficulty in understanding and managing the self-harming behavior of the son
Difficulty managing son's violent behavior and safety concerns
Difficulty managing the child's destructive behavior and meltdowns.
Difficulty managing triggers from daughters' behaviors
Difficulty potty training the 4-year-old and transitioning the 2-year-old from a bottle
Difficulty prioritizing needs of all children
Difficulty providing output and completing tasks despite understanding the material
Difficulty self-regulating and calming down
Difficulty staying in group settings like parties and gymnastics classes
Difficulty taking both children out in a double stroller as the 4-year-old can get out of it
Difficulty toilet training daughter
Difficulty understanding and meeting sensory needs
Difficulty understanding son's needs due to speech delay
Disappointment in family's unsupportive response despite sharing positive news
Disappointment in lack of support and accommodations during child's schooling
Disappointment in placement in specialty school for older son
Disappointment when very few kids from the special needs class attend the birthday party.
Disliking comparisons between typical parenting challenges and the unique challenges of raising autistic children.
Doubt in disciplining approach
Doubts and concerns about their parenting approach and the impact of the report on their confidence.
Elopement and unpredictable behavior in public
Emotional challenges and strain on relationship due to caregiving responsibilities and family dynamics.
Emotional distress from past neglect and abuse of sister
Emotional distress over potentially losing a loving and supportive partner and the fear of not finding a similar connection in the future.
Emotional impact of the diagnosis.
Emotional impact on both the parent and older sibling
Emotional impact on the father and family
Emotional response to a seemingly insignificant moment despite overall positive progress in daughter's development.
Emotional strain and exhaustion from caring for daughter during hospital stay.
Emotional struggles and feeling overwhelmed
Emotional struggles and feeling overwhelmed with parenting responsibilities
Emotional toll and feelings of inadequacy as a parent in trying to protect the child
Emotional toll from considering returning to sex work
Emotional turmoil and difficulty adjusting expectations and coping with the situation.
Ensuring the rewards are age-appropriate and relevant
Ex-partner neglects nonverbal autistic son, ignores safety requests, and refuses to engage in the child's care.
Exhaustion and fatigue from constant care and lack of self-care
Exhaustion and guilt over needing a break but hesitating to ask for help
Exhaustion from meeting daughter's constant need for sensory activities and attention
Exhaustion, loneliness, and anxiety about daughter's school transition and son's well-being.
Experienced breakdowns and burnout for over 5 years due to lack of support and understanding.
Experiencing a sense of isolation and helplessness in supporting their child's social development despite ongoing efforts and positive feedback from external sources.
Experiencing guilt for not being able to provide enough one-on-one time for her son with Autism due to the demands of caring for other children and managing household responsibilities.
Experiencing intense emotional breakdowns and feeling overwhelmed with the situation.
Experiencing meltdowns and feeling trapped in one's own mind, leading to a sense of helplessness and being overwhelmed.
Expressing the importance of parental support, understanding, and listening to autistic individuals' needs and struggles.
Facing backlash and potential banning for speaking out against abuse apologists and abusers on the subreddit.
Facing challenges in advocating for her son's needs at school, particularly related to sensory sensitivities and behavioral issues.
Facing challenges with finding affordable and suitable childcare to have time to clean the house.
Facing criticism and negative comments from people who do not understand the situation.
Facing isolation and challenges in daily activities due to the child's autism, impacting the well-being of the entire family.
Facing judgment and criticism for expressing her true emotions and vulnerabilities.
Facing medical decisions for sister's well-being
Facing ongoing disruptive and hostile behavior from neighbors
Facing resistance from the school regarding ABA therapy and handling the frequent physical restraints
Facing resistance in getting family to use preferred name and pronouns
Facing self-doubt and guilt about the situation
Facing stigma and lack of understanding about autism in the community.
Family member has a serious health issue
Family members are overwhelmed by the teenager's behaviors and fear for his safety and well-being.
Family members balancing their own responsibilities with supporting sister
Family strain and hurtful comments from partner
Father facing challenges in identifying rewards for his son due to his limited interests outside of electronic devices.
Father feels overwhelmed balancing caregiving and meeting his wife's emotional needs.
Father struggling to find suitable alternative activities that his son will enjoy.
Father's feelings of anger and overwhelm while managing the needs of his children
Fear and dread due to the brother's behavior.
Fear of dog barks
Fear of hindering the child's success by either smothering or being detached in parenting.
Fear of how the diagnosis will impact son's future
Fear of losing custody of their ND child due to their issues and potential divorce.
Fear of stigma associated with husband's undisclosed conditions and potential impact on son.
Fear of the future and the impact of her son's behavior on their family dynamics.
Fearful of potential challenges, including bullying and family dynamics.
Feeding difficulties and weight loss despite efforts to provide adequate nutrition.
Feeling a mix of love, sadness, and occasional hurt from challenging situations with daughter
Feeling alone in the journey of raising a child with autism
Feeling broken and struggling to cope with the challenges in the marriage
Feeling burnt out despite having support from husband
Feeling concerned and lost about their son's potential autism diagnosis
Feeling conflicted about wanting daughter to interact with other kids while also being content with her happiness and health
Feeling criticized and inadequate as a parent
Feeling deeply for the mother who bears the heavy responsibility of caring for the nonverbal autistic child.
Feeling defeated and overwhelmed by the constant challenges of managing her son's behavior and caring for multiple children.
Feeling dense for not suspecting autism earlier
Feeling devastated and shaken by the incident
Feeling devastated by the unexpected negative feedback on their daughter's therapy.
Feeling disappointed about the delay
Feeling disconnected and sad about not being able to interact with his daughter at age 2.
Feeling disconnected and unsure of parenting role
Feeling discouraged about the future
Feeling dismissed and misunderstood by family members who attribute son's behavior to normalcy or lack of attention.
Feeling embarrassed and stressed
Feeling emotional about the Level 3 diagnosis and the uncertainty about their children's future communication abilities.
Feeling emotional and overwhelmed by signs of autism in her child.
Feeling emotional and overwhelmed with the situation and the wait for services.
Feeling emotionally drained, isolated, and lacking support in managing the child's behavior and dealing with the overwhelming situation.
Feeling excluded and hurt by cousin's actions at the wedding and in other family events.
Feeling excluded by extended family's discomfort around kids
Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by the constant demands for attention from the son.
Feeling exhausted and upset
Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and out of options despite continuous efforts and investments in therapy and education
Feeling fatigued, burned out, and worried about the future
Feeling fear and confusion during the incident
Feeling frozen with sadness and spiraling thoughts
Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with managing the child's challenging behaviors at school.
Feeling frustrated and upset about the unkind behavior of other kids towards their son.
Feeling frustrated with husband and stepdaughter's mother for their approach
Feeling guilt and questioning the impact of not being consistent with vitamin D supplementation on son's development.
Feeling guilt over time child spends in playpen and reliance on screens for entertainment.
Feeling guilty for allowing it to happen
Feeling guilty for being triggered by children's laughter.
Feeling guilty for not being able to provide adequate care and attention to both the child and the puppy.
Feeling gullible in general but cautious when it comes to child's well-being.
Feeling heartbroken every time they leave due to little brother's reaction
Feeling held hostage by the child's behavior
Feeling hurt and offended by the guest's remarks about their children.
Feeling hurt and overwhelmed by the situation.
Feeling inadequate in providing support
Feeling inadequate, angry, and disappointed in oneself for not being able to stop the pain and overwhelming feelings.
Feeling isolated and alone
Feeling isolated and envious of family members' parenting experiences.
Feeling isolated and hurt by family's rejection
Feeling isolated and lacking support from family and community.
Feeling isolated and misunderstood by friends who perceive her as dramatic and coddling.
Feeling isolated and overwhelmed with parenting and caregiving responsibilities
Feeling isolated and overwhelmed with the situation
Feeling isolated and unable to participate in social activities
Feeling isolated and unable to share the struggles with anyone in life
Feeling isolated without friends and limited support for personal pursuits
Feeling jealous of colleagues' career advancements
Feeling judged and misunderstood by the parent for their interests and entertainment choices.
Feeling judged by other parents
Feeling let down and needing to vent
Feeling like a mess and hating the person they are becoming
Feeling like a second parent
Feeling like fault lies with parent for daughter's ASD.
Feeling like their identity has been overshadowed by being an autism/disability parent.
Feeling like unable to participate in 'normal' activities
Feeling lonely and in the dark about their daughter's diagnoses.
Feeling lost and confused about son's diagnosis and how to best help him
Feeling mentally destroyed by the lack of improvement in children's development
Feeling misunderstood and judged by family members
Feeling misunderstood and judged by others for their daughter's behavior
Feeling misunderstood by family
Feeling neglected and frustrated by the pediatrician's attitude
Feeling of failure and exhaustion from managing appointments and therapies
Feeling overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed and alone
Feeling overwhelmed and alone in caring for her son's complex needs.
Feeling overwhelmed and at a breaking point
Feeling overwhelmed and defeated
Feeling overwhelmed and depleted due to the demands of caring for the children, supporting a disabled husband, and maintaining a job.
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by son's challenging behaviors
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from the constant demands and challenges of caring for the child.
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from work, family responsibilities, and mental health issues
Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with lack of support and understanding from family members.
Feeling overwhelmed and in a dark place due to the situation.
Feeling overwhelmed and in tears after the intense meltdown
Feeling overwhelmed and incapable of meeting all needs
Feeling overwhelmed and isolated in parenting due to lack of support from family, especially the mother.
Feeling overwhelmed and neglected son's needs due to focus on wife's health.
Feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of freaking out due to the constant physical contact.
Feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated
Feeling overwhelmed and running on low energy
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed about the situation
Feeling overwhelmed and suspicious of the services recommended for their child.
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to handle parenting challenges
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to cope with the challenges
Feeling overwhelmed by dismissive comments and lack of support from natural supports
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions of disappointment and inadequacy when observing their child's social difficulties.
Feeling overwhelmed by parenting challenges and daughter's developmental concerns
Feeling overwhelmed by shattered dreams and uncertainties about the future.
Feeling overwhelmed by the children's developmental challenges
Feeling overwhelmed by the clutter and the inability to create a peaceful home environment.
Feeling overwhelmed by the daily crying episodes
Feeling overwhelmed by the possibility of their daughter not having friends or being excluded from social activities.
Feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of raising a child with special needs.
Feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of supporting her son while neglecting her own well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed by worry and sadness
Feeling overwhelmed with caregiving responsibilities
Feeling overwhelmed with daily tasks and caring for a neurodivergent child
Feeling overwhelmed with emotions
Feeling overwhelmed with the constant destruction of belongings by the son.
Feeling overwhelmed with the future and uncertain about the child's development
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and defeated as a parent.
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and guilty as a parent, often yelling and needing to leave the house to cope with the child's demands for constant attention.
Feeling overwhelmed, guilty, and inadequate as a parent
Feeling overwhelmed, panicky, and uncertain about the future.
Feeling overwhelmed, tired, resentful, and depressed due to the sudden and significant changes in their household dynamic and lack of support.
Feeling proud of the sister's progress in her ABA journey despite facing difficulties during outings.
Feeling resentment towards caring for her son
Feeling stuck and miserable, lacking support and help in caring for the autistic child.
Feeling stuck between the need to keep the child safe and not wanting to lock them in their room.
Feeling the load of responsibilities on her shoulders
Feeling the pressure to address the child's behavior at home despite already trying various strategies
Feeling torn about taking away a beneficial sensory tool to address potential ear discomfort.
Feeling torn about the decision between intensive therapy and current minimal therapy
Feeling torn between giving in to the child's demands and enforcing boundaries that lead to meltdowns and challenging behaviors.
Feeling torn between meeting daughter's needs and sibling's needs, guilt over not doing enough for both children
Feeling torn between wanting to comfort and care for the child and respecting custody arrangements and the other parent's rules.
Feeling torn between wanting to let the teacher go and appreciating their presence in the journey
Feeling triggered and dysregulated by the child's behavior
Feeling unappreciated
Feeling unappreciated and hurt by the child's aloofness
Feeling undermined by therapists and medical professionals
Feeling unhappy after activities with son
Feeling upset and confused by the lack of understanding and empathy from the school program employee
Feelings of failure as parents when only negative aspects are highlighted in meetings
Feelings of guilt and inadequacy as a parent.
Feelings of jealousy towards other parents' experiences.
Feelings of self-blame and resentment towards own mental issues
Financial barriers to accessing therapy.
Financial constraints affecting daily activities and access to resources
Financial constraints and difficulties affording services
Financial constraints impacting ability to access more therapy for the child
Financial constraints preventing access to safe foods
Financial difficulties and pay cut impacting special financial arrangement
Financial hardship despite sufficient income
Financial instability with overdrawn accounts and lack of cash support
Financial strain due to loss of income, property damage, and uncertainty about rent payments.
Financial strain from daycare
Financial strain impacting family's budget
Financial stress adding to overall pressure
Financial stress and concerns about affording bills post-divorce
Financial stress and pressure to find a second job
Financial struggles with no money for bills
Financial worries about job security and inability to afford losing employment
Finding a new dentist who can handle his challenges effectively.
Finding neutral language to explain ADHD to a young child without causing feelings of being broken.
Finding the right rewards that are meaningful
Finding time for therapy activities at home
Frustration and disappointment with the challenges they face in parenting, despite the joy they experience with their son.
Frustration with lack of understanding and support from local authorities and schools.
Frustration with the slow progress in self-care skills like using utensils, feeding, dressing, and potty training
Grieving the expectations he had about parenting and his child.
Grieving the expectations of holidays and birthdays
Guilt and concern about the son's development and future
Guilt and responsibility for the strained marriage and impact on the family.
Guilt and sadness for not being able to provide their son with a sibling.
Guilt and self-doubt
Guilt for using unconventional method
Guilt over being upset about career setbacks
Guilt over daughter's condition being due to parent
Guilt over past reactions and parenting challenges
Guilt over potentially causing discomfort to autistic child.
Handling daughter's meltdowns when unable to engage in sensory play
Handling meltdowns in public
Handling the challenging behavior of the child
Handling the situation of explaining the grandmother's passing to the daughter.
Handling unwanted opinions and judgment from strangers
High caloric intake and stim snacking
High sensory needs and stimming behaviors
History of alcohol problem due to chaotic relationship with ex-partner
Hoping for support and guidance on managing the situation
Husband absent and complaining about stress
Husband feels the need for a more driven partner who is willing to contribute financially and improve their quality of life.
Husband torn between his desires for intimacy and supporting his wife
Husband's crisis and inclination to call off services unilaterally
Husband's difficulty in talking about autism and lack of understanding
Husband's difficulty interacting with others impacting family dynamics
Ignored by parents despite direct communication of problems and suspicions of autism.
Impact on family dynamics and attention to NT daughter
Impact on relationships within the family and with neighbors, as well as the parent's emotional turmoil and feelings of inadequacy.
Impact on the foster parent's own family, including their 10-year-old son
Improving communication with the son.
Inconsistency in homework clarity and support from school
Inconsistency in teaching staff
Increased anger episodes
Initial medication prescribed by pediatrician did not work
Inner conflict about breaking up with a deeply loved girlfriend due to the challenges of caring for her autistic daughter.
Isolation from friends and social media due to comparison with other children
Jealousy towards friends who have multiple children, especially those who had babies around the same time as their son.
Juggling work, school, and family responsibilities
Lack of clarity on the extent of bullying at school
Lack of clear diagnosis and unifying explanation for son's medical issues.
Lack of experience in raising children, particularly typical children
Lack of family history of dyslexia
Lack of family support and trust in babysitters
Lack of immediate support or solutions from crisis team
Lack of insight into the child's therapy progress and future development.
Lack of motivation and energy
Lack of outside support for dealing with their daughter's challenges.
Lack of playmates in the rural area
Lack of support and feeling overwhelmed
Lack of support from family
Lack of support from family and dad's denial of the diagnosis
Lack of support from family and doctors.
Lack of support from family and friends
Lack of support system
Lack of time and energy to practice music due to caregiving duties
Lack of understanding and support from others in the divorce situation
Lacks a support system
Lacks friends for support and struggles to communicate with husband about her feelings.
Learning to recognize the signs of being overwhelmed and finding ways to cope and improve over time.
Limited access to therapy and support services in the area
Limited access to therapy for the child.
Limited awareness about the option of consulting a psychiatrist for ADHD treatment
Limited food options at the friend's house
Limited housing options and financial challenges in finding a new place to live
Limited information and support available in Romania
Limited involvement due to it being between husband and his ex, feeling hands are tied
Limited options for assistance due to income level
Limited options for suitable care for their son, leading to stress and challenges in the family.
Limited physical play and reliance on screens
Limited progress in social skills and communication despite interventions.
Limited progress in therapy due to overstimulation
Limited social circle as an adult, adding to concerns about daughter's social future.
Limited social interactions and invitations
Limited social support and challenges in making/keeping friends due to neurodivergent traits.
Limited success with melatonin for improving sleep
Limited support from professionals and lack of effective solutions.
Limited time for themselves as a couple, no intimacy for over a year, lack of communication leading to frequent arguments.
Limited writing and work completion
Living a bit far from home due to school, making it challenging to be present and provide help consistently.
Long waiting times for professional evaluation in Belgium, adding to parent's anxiety and frustration.
Long waitlists for official diagnosis leading to lack of available funding
Long waitlists for services and programs
Longing for a break from the never-ending demands
Longing for a supportive and caring relationship with her mother, seeking validation and understanding of her emotional needs.
Longing for better communication and engagement with child
Longing for reciprocity in the parent-child relationship
Losing patience and feeling like a failure
Loss of personal life aspirations due to son's high support needs and violent behavior
Lost and unsure where to start in addressing sensory needs
Low therapy frequency
Maintaining a one-sided relationship without support
Maintaining consistency in implementing the reward system
Maintaining emotional well-being amidst stress and responsibilities
Managing brother's boredom and exit-seeking behavior
Managing burnout and exhaustion from caring for children with special needs.
Managing conflicts and lack of support from a less than helpful spouse
Managing depression and anxiety while parenting a child with special needs.
Managing emotional outbursts triggered by husband
Managing everything for her kids without assistance
Managing guilt for not providing their child with the same social experiences they had growing up.
Managing intense tantrums and meltdowns.
Managing meltdowns and sensory sensitivities
Managing picky eater and finding suitable food for the 4yo.
Managing son's behavior and ADHD symptoms.
Managing the balance between providing sensory support and potential health concerns.
Managing the distress caused to the child during play
Managing the stress and overwhelming responsibilities of caring for a child with ASD and a young puppy with intensive training needs.
Mental and physical health deteriorating due to stress and demands
Mentally draining to constantly hear about son's weaknesses
Missing being a stay-at-home mom but uncertain about its challenges
Mom's guilt and worry about daughter's well-being and the impact of her absence.
Mother experienced overwhelming emotions, including embarrassment, guilt, and frustration, leading to a breakdown in the car after the incident.
Mother faced challenges in managing her son's behavior during a meltdown in a public setting.
Mother faces emotional distress, uncertainty about legal custody rights, and challenges in seeking help and support.
Mother feeling embarrassed and upset by child's behavior
Mother struggled to manage her son's behavior in public while also caring for her 2-year-old and dealing with public judgment and criticism.
Mother struggles to afford diverse snacks and meals
Mother's emotional response to the child's distress and struggle at the party.
Mother's emotional struggles with postpartum, grief, and PTSD, compounded by recent loss of her second daughter.
Mother's exhaustion from constant de-escalation and lack of support.
Mother's reluctance to address the father's unintentional harm and express love to the son complicates the father's efforts to reconnect.
Motivating the child to exercise when they prefer other activities.
Navigating differences in behavior based on parental presence.
Navigating son's puberty, autism signs, and ADD diagnosis
Navigating the challenges of parenting a child with ASD who struggles with social interactions and emotional regulation.
Navigating the challenges of taking the sister, who is on the spectrum, to public places like the store.
Navigating the fine line between genuine support and potential exploitation in the education system.
Navigating the pre/early diagnosis stage
Navigating the pressure to defend child against harmful treatments and misinformation.
Navigating the situation while considering family's concerns
Navigating through misinformation and fear mongering while researching autism.
Navigating unsupportive behaviors from grandparents that worsen daughter's condition or affect her self-esteem
Need for therapy but feeling discouraged by therapist's suggestions
Nephew's lack of consistent personal hygiene routine despite agreements and reminders causing distress to family members.
Nighttime incontinence
Non-compliance with instructions, challenges with routines
Not wanting to be seen as a 'bad mom'
OP feeling unsure about the appropriate approach to address nephew's hygiene issues due to his autism and mental regression.
Organizing the day around screen time
Overwhelm and inadequacy in balancing responsibilities and nurturing relationships within the family
Overwhelmed by the daily struggles, noise, chaos, and lack of freedom in the girlfriend's household.
Overwhelmed by the responsibilities
Overwhelming responsibilities and time constraints.
Overwhelming stress and burnout
Parent at a loss on how to manage the behavior
Parent concerned about son's communication skills and back-and-forth interactions with others.
Parent emotionally distancing to manage reactions to child's behavior
Parent experiences emotional distress and fatigue from the child's behavior.
Parent experiences guilt and frustration when the child does not follow instructions or has meltdowns, leading to yelling and further distress for both parent and child.
Parent experiencing anxiety and fear that son may not connect with teachers or belong in the new classroom.
Parent experiencing chronic stress and burnout due to child's behavior
Parent experiencing thoughts of death and contemplating extreme actions to end their and their child's suffering.
Parent expresses love for their children but acknowledges the tough days in parenting.
Parent faced emotional challenge seeing son cling to them
Parent faces daily struggles getting the child to school in the mornings due to the child's challenging behavior.
Parent facing challenges in accessing therapy and school programs due to waitlists and child's readiness for such programs.
Parent feeling frustrated and unsure about how to proceed.
Parent feeling judged and upset by the comments from others.
Parent feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained due to the child's constant crying and hitting behavior.
Parent feeling overwhelmed, broken, and hopeless
Parent feeling regret and despair over the impact of caring for their autistic child on their life and well-being.
Parent feeling sad and isolated, lacking support from ex-partner and others in dealing with their daughter's challenges.
Parent feels a mix of emotions - happiness, sadness, and worry about child's experience.
Parent feels conflicted about allowing her son to continue trying to play with unkind neighbors while wanting to protect his well-being
Parent feels evaluation results may lead to overlooking important support needs for the child
Parent feels heartbroken hearing the child's words.
Parent feels like a failure and is desperate for help
Parent feels limited in their ability to communicate effectively with the child.
Parent feels overwhelmed and exhausted by the child's constant tantrums and defiance at home.
Parent feels overwhelmed and frustrated despite trying to remain calm
Parent feels overwhelmed by the constant need to supervise and manage the child's activities to prevent destructive behavior.
Parent feels pressure to set boundaries and manage the child's rigidity, fearing judgment from others for perceived leniency towards special needs parenting.
Parent finds it challenging to manage the cadence of screen time and seeks harmony in allowing screen time as a reward without causing meltdowns
Parent finds the situation challenging and it has become a point of contention in the household
Parent frustrated with the impact of medications on son's behavior and seeking better options for inattentive ADHD.
Parent has researched and tried various approaches without success
Parent has tried various methods but nothing has been effective in stopping the behavior
Parent is an old-school parent while the wife is a new-school gentle parent, causing differences in parenting approaches and strategies.
Parent is concerned about child's behavior transitioning from therapy to home, especially with upcoming drop-offs.
Parent is concerned about the child developing a habit of holding pee for long periods
Parent is concerned about the impact of not providing early support to their child and how it may affect their school career later on.
Parent is concerned about the impact of the child's behavior on the family dynamics and the well-being of other children.
Parent is concerned about the long-term impact of the child's behavior and the challenges it may pose in school settings.
Parent is exhausted and unsure of how to handle the son's behavior effectively.
Parent is facing long wait times for evaluation and limited support from professionals, adding to the stress of managing the situation alone.
Parent is facing resistance from their partner regarding the idea of seeking help and a potential diagnosis for their child's neurodivergence.
Parent is flabbergasted by the child's behavior and seeks ways to address the oral fixation and picking habit
Parent is overprotective and has shielded the son from less dire circumstances, unsure how to approach discussing serious health issues.
Parent is struggling with feelings of anger, failure, and uncertainty in managing child's behavior.
Parent is uncertain about the child's diagnosis and seeks clarity on whether the behaviors are part of normal development or indicative of a more significant issue.
Parent is unsure how to communicate effectively with her son about the unkind behavior of the neighbors
Parent is unsure of how the son will react during the trip and is anxious about potential meltdowns or shutdowns.
Parent is unsure whether to disclose the son's diagnosis to help others understand his behavior
Parent is unsure whether to discourage the child's fascination with spooky topics or let him continue exploring and enjoying them at home.
Parent seeking guidance on how to support son's development and navigate the diagnosis process.
Parent struggles to regulate the child's emotions and meet their needs effectively.
Parent struggles with managing their emotions and feeling overwhelmed by the constant battles with their son.
Parent torn between supporting son's dream and protecting him from potential exclusion and heartbreak
Parent unsure how to handle teacher's focus remarks without being rude
Parent unsure how to help son differentiate between ribbing and bullying
Parent unsure if buying new clothes to accommodate the child's sensory needs is spoiling them
Parent unsure if son's behaviors warrant an autism diagnosis at his age.
Parent's challenges in managing the situation and trying to calm the daughter.
Parent's difficulty setting boundaries
Parent's efforts to help daughter cope with failure and manage emotions during gaming have not been successful, causing concern for the daughter's well-being and emotional development.
Parent's emotional distress and physical pain
Parent's feelings of exhaustion, defeat, and guilt about the situation.
Parent's feelings of guilt and overwhelm
Parent's mental health deteriorating due to constant challenges
Parent's spouse doubts the significance of further evaluation for autism, focusing on ADHD instead
Parent's worry about daughter's social development and feeling of failure.
Parental burnout and exhaustion from work, personal challenges, and lack of support.
Parental challenges with ADHD and consistency in parenting.
Parental stress and negative thoughts
Parenting challenges with a neurodivergent child
Parenting dynamic of comfort vs. discipline
Parents are worried about the implications of the high levels
Parents feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the child's chaotic behavior before the medication starts working
Parents seeking additional support and solutions
Parents' distress and concern for son's well-being
Partner with autism is struggling with the orientation activities
Pediatrician's lack of understanding and support for accessing ABA services
Perceiving a lack of acceptance of critiques by moderators and a trend of defending and deflecting toxic behavior on the subreddit.
Personal experience of being bullied in childhood due to being autistic, leading to worries about daughter facing similar challenges.
Physical exhaustion from managing the situation
Planning to pursue a wrist harness and improve communication with the dog
Potential transfer process and approval uncertainty
Potty training regression with continuous bedwetting
Previous unsuccessful attempt with safe rider vest due to child's meltdown
Public meltdowns leading to judgment and self-doubt
Questioning ability to cope, enjoy new baby, and maintain family harmony
Questioning her love for her son
Questioning the appropriateness of the guest's comments and their own reaction to the situation.
Recognizes the importance of understanding autism and supporting individuals on the spectrum
School dragging their feet in providing appropriate support.
School not accepting doctor's diagnosis of autism.
School's response to overstimulation and meltdowns is viewed as lacking empathy and understanding
Schools suspending child for mentioning self-harm
Seeking clarity and understanding amidst conflicting information and observations
Seeking guidance and wisdom from experienced ASD parents
Seeking reassurance and information about the future development of the toddler
Seeking reassurance and solidarity
Seeking reassurance and support from others in similar situations
Seeking solutions to improve the current situation and find a way forward
Seeking strategies to help the child manage and prevent meltdowns
Seeking support and advice to navigate the complex challenges of their current situation.
Seeking support and insights from others who may have experienced similar challenges.
Seeking validation and support from therapists
Sensory issues limiting outings and social activities
Sensory seeking behaviors worsening
Sibling conflict over bottles with younger sibling.
Sister's refusal to accept the diagnosis
Sister's resistance to acknowledging financial challenges and accepting help
Sleep disturbances and safety concerns
Slow progress and high cost of naturalistic ABA services
Social anxiety and difficulty braving public events
Son displayed separation anxiety during school drop-off
Son experiences stress and sadness, sits alone at recess
Son faces mistreatment and exclusion from neighboring kids despite his attempts to befriend them
Son getting upset by adult voices
Son holds strong resentment towards the father and expresses hatred, impacting the father's interactions with him.
Son is adamant about not sharing his ASD diagnosis
Son stresses about using playtime coupons
Son's addiction to screen time
Son's aversion to hotels and beach causing distress during family trips
Son's aversion to music and preference for playing with trucks
Son's behavior causing distress and fear in younger sibling
Son's behavior is frightening the baby sister and affecting her sleep.
Son's behaviors include demanding specific songs, activities, or items and becoming upset if his requests are not met immediately, leading to temper tantrums and meltdowns.
Son's biggest issue is communication, and it's uncertain if he would comprehend the situations if mortality is discussed.
Son's boredom when not using screens
Son's difficulties with loud noises and chaotic environments at the camp.
Son's inflexibility and bossy behavior
Son's meltdowns impacting his school performance
Son's morning routine delays start the day with repeated reminders and frustration
Son's refusal to move from bed or engage in daily activities
Son's reluctance to eat lunch at school due to wanting to talk to friends.
Son's resistance to potty training and challenges in finding effective solutions beyond medical recommendations like miralax.
Son's school refusal causing stress and challenges for parents
Son's social awkwardness and difficulty starting/maintaining conversations
Son's stims last more than 2 hours, difficulty engaging in play for extended periods
Spending two hours daily reminding step son to eat
Step son takes a long time to finish meals
Stress and uncertainty about the child's developmental progress and future prospects.
Struggles with trust and isolation
Struggling emotionally and mentally after recent back-to-back meetings
Struggling to accept and come to terms with their child's unique challenges and differences in social interactions.
Struggling to advocate for her son and find effective support services.
Struggling to balance multiple professional opinions and advice
Struggling to balance work, childcare, and self-care
Struggling to connect with the son and provide the right support
Struggling to console son and manage his sensory challenges effectively
Struggling to cope with the emotional toll of the child's communication challenges
Struggling to discern what is truly necessary for their child's well-being amidst societal pressures and fears of exclusion.
Struggling to discipline and control son's behavior
Struggling to distinguish between spectrum-related behaviors and typical tween attitudes
Struggling to find a balance between allowing the son to enjoy his safe space of gaming while also encouraging him to participate in other activities as a family.
Struggling to find a balance between pursuing music and caring for his son
Struggling to find effective solutions to handle the child's inflexibility and meltdowns, despite seeking advice from parenting resources.
Struggling to find effective therapy after a negative experience
Struggling to find effective ways to address the situation and maintain personal boundaries with the daughter.
Struggling to find effective ways to support sensory needs and therapy progress
Struggling to find motivation and strength to care for their child on this challenging day
Struggling to find suitable resources and support for the child's needs
Struggling to find time to declutter due to caring for their high-support needs son.
Struggling to help the child regulate and calm down during dysregulated episodes
Struggling to maintain a facade of strength and positivity while battling internal turmoil.
Struggling to maintain compassion towards other kids despite their mean behavior.
Struggling to manage son's throwing behavior
Struggling to manage the challenges of parenting a child with developmental issues
Struggling to reconcile previous expectations with the reality of parenting a child with special needs.
Struggling to redirect son's stimming behaviors and create a structured routine for him.
Struggling to relate to parents of neurotypical children in social settings.
Struggling to rely on husband for daughter's care
Struggling to see a way towards happiness and fulfillment
Struggling to separate personal happiness from children's well-being
Struggling to support her children with special needs
Struggling to talk to his wife about his feelings and seeking anonymous online support.
Struggling to understand the dog's behavior
Struggling with balancing personal life and caregiving responsibilities
Struggling with challenging behaviors, regrets, and feeling out of control during meltdowns.
Struggling with family members' lack of understanding and support in handling their daughter's autism.
Struggling with feelings of exhaustion, fear, and self-hate
Struggling with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt as a parent.
Struggling with feelings of isolation and lack of support from her husband, who suggests hiring a nanny or specialist to take over her caregiving role, further undermining her confidence and sense of worth as a parent.
Struggling with guilt, resentment, and hopelessness
Struggling with lack of family support and son's dad's involvement
Struggling with mental health issues amidst ongoing stress and grief
Struggling with mental health issues, loss of personal identity, and the constant stress and demands of caregiving.
Struggling with mental illness and unstable medication
Struggling with not taking son's behavior personally
Struggling with potty training
Struggling with providing interaction, physical activity, and stimulation in limited space.
Struggling with self-worth
Struggling with sleep deprivation, passive suicidal ideation, and thoughts of divorce
Struggling with social interactions and peer relationships
Struggling with the challenges of parenting a child with high support needs
Struggling with the decision to rehome the puppy for its well-being despite emotional attachment.
Struggling with the lack of understanding and acceptance towards the child's preferences.
Struggling with the ongoing emotional and physical demands of caring for neurodivergent children
Struggling with the responsibility of providing support at home and in school
Supporting the son in processing injustices and managing his emotions to prevent potential outbursts at school.
Tension between sons due to conflicting needs and behaviors
The child gets very upset when it's time for the user and their partner to leave.
The child is going through a major meltdown phase
The father's fear of losing his wife to the emotional toll of caring for their son with autism.
The lack of immediate psychiatric support and the potential legal consequences of his actions are causing distress and frustration within the family.
The mother is a single parent and is finding it challenging to manage her daughter's behavior and provide support effectively.
The mother's emotional distress and self-blame following the incident involving their son's injury.
The mother's lack of empathy and understanding of the brother's developmental delays and challenges, leading to increased tension and distress in the family interactions.
The parent faced insensitivity and shouting from attendants at the play set area, causing distress to their son.
The parent had to navigate a difficult situation with their son having a meltdown in a crowded and overwhelming environment at the stadium.
The poster's mental health is declining due to the ongoing challenges and lack of support in managing their brother's emotional distress and the mother's response to it.
The teacher feels limited in their ability to intervene further due to the parent's beliefs and the country's diagnostic practices.
The teacher is concerned about the student's well-being and wants to ensure they receive the necessary support and diagnosis.
Time-consuming process impacting parents' sleep and well-being.
Trying not to compare children's development but finding it challenging in real-world situations.
Uncertain about how to address the situation with the cousin and navigate future interactions with the family.
Uncertain about how to navigate child's increasing size and strength, including potty training challenges.
Uncertain if sensitivity will pass with age
Uncertainties and fears about managing the future as their son gets older
Uncertainty about educational progress and goal achievement
Uncertainty about embracing negative thoughts and possibilities
Uncertainty about having a second child given the family's situation.
Uncertainty about how to best support the child's needs and education while facing financial limitations.
Uncertainty about how to react to son's academic struggles
Uncertainty about the child's future participation in other programs if struggling at a camp designed for autistic children.
Uncertainty about the effectiveness of the other teacher's sessions
Uncertainty about the likelihood of experiencing meltdowns if the child has never had one before
Uncertainty about where to begin the diagnosis process
Uncertainty about whether signs indicate dyslexia or are part of normal learning process
Uncertainty about whether the daughter's behavior is typical or related to autism
Understanding autism and its impact on behavior
Understanding the impact of family dynamics on son's behavior.
Understanding the role of Occupational Therapy
Understanding the triggers for the son's behavior.
Understanding the underlying reason for the behavior
Unsure if medication dosage is appropriate
Unwanted attention from neighbors
Upcoming birthday for nonverbal son without full understanding
Wanting her son to be positively perceived despite his challenges
Wife exhausted from caring for the child, leading to depression and constant carer mode
Wife prone to panic attacks, emotional distress
Wife resists husband's suggestions and solutions, leading to communication challenges in their relationship.
Witnessing parent felt conflicted about wanting to help but being unable to do so due to their own child's vulnerabilities.
Worried about hair bothering his eyes and lice infestation
Worries about potential changes in toddler's behavior as they age
Worries about speech therapist availability
Worry about son's social interactions and friendships
Worry about the child's need for control and answers being interpreted negatively by others