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ETB39 –  In this episode I talk with Mary Ann Hughes, mother of 2 young adults with Autism about finding quality care for loved ones with special needs.  As a single mother managing her company, Special Family Transitions, Mary Ann has had to stretch her comfort zone most recently when she sent both of her boys for the very first time to a week long summer camp.

Mary Ann believes as special needs moms and parents we don’t spend enough time taking care of ourselves.  She notes there is so much stress involved with having special. needs children it can take a toll on the family and sometimes the marriage.  Mary Ann encourages you to take time for yourself so you can be the best parent you can be for your kids.

To help you find quality caregivers you can trust,  Mary Ann shares an abundance of possibilities for securing respite care, some of which you may not have ever considered.

Connect with Mary Ann:
Email address: Maryann@specialfamilytransitions.com

Website: https://www.specialfamilytransitions.com/

Special Family Transitions YouTube channel (please subscribe )
https://youtube.com/channel/UChI4BaUMGf50O2yPE_YnjFA

Special Family Transitions Facebook Page:
https://m.facebook.com/specialfamilytransitions

Private Facebook group:
Divorce Journey Support for Moms of Children with Autism & Special Needs:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/309739357366936/

Special Family Transitions on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/specialfamilytransitions/

Respite Resources:
Take Time Texas
https://apps.hhs.texas.gov/taketimetexas/search.cfm

Texas State Information on Respite Providers or Programs
https://archrespite.org/respite-locator-service-state-information/176-texas-info

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ETB 37 – In this episode I talk with Fredia Bassham, grandmother of Heather Jo, age 26.  Freida and her husband Joe have been caring for their granddaughter who has cerebral palsy, a seizure disorder and is non-verbal, for 22 years.

Heather Jo recently won Texas Miss Amazing, the Miss Division.  The Texas Miss Amazing pageant celebrates the abilities of girls and women across TEXAS with disabilities.  providing opportunities for them  to build self-esteem.  The Miss Amazing pageant creators believe options to girls with disabilities should reflect their boundless potential.  At the end of July, Heather Jo  will be going to Nationals.

Freida shares an option  for finding special needs caregivers some may not have considered.  The Nextdoor app has been a successful avenue for locating ideal candidates to step in and provide quality care.   Not only was Freida able to find a great caregiver who lives just one street over, but she also was able to help a neighbor find care for her son who has autism.

Miss Amazing
https://missamazing.org/

Nextdoor
https://nextdoor.com/

Connect with Sandy
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandydeppisch
Embrace the Blessing Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/ETB4ME
Website: http://www.embracetheblessing.com/