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Caring for children with special needs is a noble responsibility that requires compassion, expertise, and a commitment to providing the highest quality care. At BrightStar® Home Care Bedford / Manchester, we extend our exceptional in-home care services to infants and children who require specialized support. Led by a Registered Nurse (RN), our team of compassionate care professionals is fully equipped to cater to the unique needs of children with disabilities, such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, intellectual or developmental delays, and more.

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects an individual's ability to communicate with their peers and interact with them in a social context. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a term used to describe a range of symptoms, ranging from mild to severe, that are associated with the disorder. If you have a child who has autism, you know how challenging it can be to take care of them daily. A respite care program for autism can help. The purpose of autism respite care is to give caregivers a temporary break so that they can relax and recharge. This blog post will discuss when autism respite care is a good idea.
 

Those that aren't familiar with the spectrum of autism may find it quite difficult to comprehend. Caretakers and family members can better understand what their autistic loved one is experiencing by understanding what autism is and what it means to be part of the autism spectrum.