The Steps After an Autism Diagnosis

Your child has just been diagnosed with autism, and you’re struggling with what that means, how to best help him or her, and how you will be able to handle it all financially. Your emotions are swirling and suddenly you have to decode the foreign language of IHSS and IEPs. You are also worried that your school isn’t doing enough, or doing the right things, for your child. So, once your child has been diagnosed with autism, what do you do?

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Do I Pay Taxes on My IHSS Financial Benefits?

Protective Supervision is part of the In-Home Support Services (IHSS) program in California, which are services paid for by the state of California to help keep children who are disabled to safely remain at home with their parents. If you are raising a child with special needs such as autism, Down syndrome or cerebral palsy, you might be eligible for IHSS Protective Supervision, which allows financial support of up to $3,000 per month. But do you have to pay taxes on your IHSS financial benefits? (more…)

How Much Can I Make as an IHSS Provider?

If you’re struggling financially to raise your child with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or another disability, there are resources to help you. You may be eligible to receive benefits such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). This funding can be used to meet your child’s daily needs and can help pay the expenses associated with his disability. But, how much can you make as an IHSS provider?

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How to Prepare for Your IEP Annual Assessment

If your child has autism, Down syndrome or another disability, he may be eligible for special education services. The school system is tough to navigate without some preparation. That’s why getting ready for your IEP (Individualized Educational Program) annual assessment is an important step in managing your child’s education.

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Can a Parent of a Child with Autism Be a Paid IHSS Caregiver?

As a parent of a child who has autism, it is common to struggle financially. There are health services to pay for, as well as therapies that are necessary for your child with special needs to lead a fulfilling life. In many situations, as a parent of a child with autism, it is difficult to work at a full-time job because you must take your child to regular doctor appointments and monitor your child at all times in order for him to remain safely at home. But as a parent, can you become a paid IHSS caregiver for your child with autism?

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