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So many of us are stuck at home with our guys/gals because they aren't able to be home ALONE for long, if at all. Many of us don't have wealthy spouses to rely on and if we do, (my hubs is awesome but not rolling in the dough) most of us are broke anyway from all the special diet, therapy, supplement and "extra" expenses. We need help. Not to mention motor issues which causes accidental BREAKING of everything in the house. hahah My guy needs a new bed frame, new earphones, and technology… read more

April 8, 2013
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Members rallied around the question of finding legitimate work-from-home opportunities while caring for family members with special needs,... Read more

Members rallied around the question of finding legitimate work-from-home opportunities while caring for family members with special needs, offering several practical suggestions including seasonal test scoring for Pearson (which requires qualification but allows flexible nighttime work during April and May), becoming a medical transcriptionist, selling jewelry through Lia Sophia's catalog program, and working as a medical biller. Several members shared creative fundraising strategies they had used successfully, such as organizing community garage sales with friends that raised thousands of dollars for medical expenses and connecting with local universities for free or low-cost testing and biomedical treatment programs. A recurring theme was the importance of finding flexible work that fits around caregiving schedules, avoiding envelope-stuffing scams, and getting resourceful about both earning income and reducing the financial burden of special needs care.

A MyAutismTeam Member

lia sophia is a jewelery catalog ,sales ..i dont know about pearson ;-/

April 10, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I just started lia sophia to help me get some "adult fun time" and make some extra cash. It is nice because I can work it around my son's needs/schedule. I am a teacher so I work when he is in school otherwise. Something else to consider is having a garage sale with your friends to help make a fund for the year's extra medical needs. My son was hospitalized and my friends made more than $3k for us from a fire dept, pizza company, friends and random organizations. Finally, look into local colleges and see if there are any programs there. I got a year of great testing/biomedical treatment for my son through ASU free. Good luck! if you need to pick my brain, feel free to! I have gotten quite creative with his treatment funding..

April 8, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

We do test scoring for Pearson. It is only seasonal work, April and May, and you have to qualify to score but you can do at home at night when the kids are in bed.

April 8, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I've heard medical billing is a good work at home job

April 13, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

You can apply at www.flexiblescoring-reg.pearson.com. You may have to keep reapplying every month to be added in their database. They may already have their quota for this scoring season so it may be easier to get inside the door by working a couple months at one of their physical building locations. Good luck.

April 12, 2013

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