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It sounds like you're carrying a lot right now, and your instincts as a caregiver matter deeply. Trusting your gut about what works for your grandson is so important.

Many MyAutismTeam members have felt exactly this way — that rigid, goal-driven care plans can feel more like pressure than support, especially when they don't Show Full Answer

It sounds like you're carrying a lot right now, and your instincts as a caregiver matter deeply. Trusting your gut about what works for your grandson is so important.

Many MyAutismTeam members have felt exactly this way — that rigid, goal-driven care plans can feel more like pressure than support, especially when they don't match where your loved one actually is. A few things worth considering:

- Keep what works — if his therapist is a trusted, comfortable presence, that relationship is genuinely valuable and worth protecting
- You can advocate for changes to a care plan without scrapping everything; ask providers to align goals with *his* pace, not a standard checklist
- If providers aren't listening, you have every right to seek different ones who better understand your grandson's needs
- GED and night school are legitimate paths — many autistic teens thrive outside traditional school settings

On the DCF concern — staying connected with *any* professional (like his therapist) helps demonstrate that your grandson is receiving appropriate support, which can be reassuring in those situations.

You're clearly fighting hard for him. That matters more than any care plan binder ever could. 💙

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