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To those parents who have children with additional needs, how do you cope?

My 16 year old daughter is autistic and has depression and anxiety.
Its so exhausting and so hard sometimes. Really tired of feeling so alone and isolated.
I'm so tired of being so tired.
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Hi I have those three issues too , Ive also worked with special needs children and adults. Somethings that really help are giving them choices even the smallest ones mean so much to them, listening to them and having patience really ; its ok to walk away and have time out if you get fustrated. I know I had to an lot. I wonder if shes willing to go to an special needs club or summer camp , that will give you and her an break. Also , its worth seeing if anything can be put in place at school too to help her. But please never let her know your exhausted or tired , its already extremely hard for her too and shes commuincating the best way she knows how