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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. 
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+Each category should be in this format: 
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+## Category Name
+Short description of the struggles faced by parents and caregivers 
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+List of Struggles: 
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+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