Dealing with children with "learning dissabilities" how do you do it?

I am the single parent to two boys on the spectrum. Matt is 10, nonverbal and in an autism class. Nick is 11, in fifth grade and fully included for many years now. I have a website where I share lots of experiences and resources: http://autismspectrumdisorders.bellaonline.com Bonnie Sayers

My child has a developmental delay. Which really means that she is a little slower time learning than other children her age and has a tendancy to act a little immature at times ( don't we all though? lol) massive patients is what i can reccomend best but I am sure you already know that. It can be very frustrating at times. If you find any internet groups or soemthing please share :)

You need to make time for yourself to get away from this child or else you'll go crazy. Find a support group where people are faced with your same problems. It will help you to talk with them and share your feelings. I don't know how old your child is, but you're faced with a long, difficult challenge, and you're going to need a support system.

I have a son with ADHD who is 21 now. I found the books Driven to Distraction and Answers to Distractions very helpfull in learning to deal with this problem.

I completely understand what you're dealing with when it comes to ADHD. My daughter was diagnosed with it about four years ago. She's on medicine but only takes it for the time that she's in school. We have a really hard time doing simple things like playing a board game. She just loses interest so quickly. I sure do feel for you and I wish I could tell you something that would help. Honestly, we can just do the best we can.

The other respondents are correct, you must always keep time for yourself in order that you are up for the daily challenges. I suggest you contact the local Federal Protection and Advocacy in your state. They are funded by the Feds to provide informations, referrals, and legal services for your son should he need them because of a violation of your son's rights as a person with a disability. Additionally, I hope your son is with the local MRDD or other state agency that serves his disability. If not is important that you have him in the system prior to his 22nd birthday. There are Autism support groups in each state. God's speed and good luck to you and your son.