Taking a break

The need to take a break from things is perfectly normal. We all wish to escape our everyday lives and recharge our batteries. What do you do when you need a break from your own child? Especially when the child is special needs. Family or friends may not be willing or able to take the child. Some people so not have that skill. Getting a support worker would be ideal, however the cost for one is out of most people's price range. If you have the resources to get a worker that does make life much easier. I myself have to rely on what is available in the community. For us that is respite, which we can only get once or twice a year. Now I can occasionally get  family to help for an evening. It would be nice to get more time. As my son is growing into adulthood it is important that he gets breaks from us. Get used to the idea of being independent. It will be a difficult time and we will be looking for more break time as the years go on.