My sleep is disturbed.
(For example: The child I care for requires my assistance after bedtime and before 6 a.m.)
Caring for my child negatively impacts other aspects of my life.
(For example: Personal relationships are negatively impacted because of the time I spend caring for my child.)
Caring for my child feels confining.
(For example: Caring for my child restricts free time or social time beyond that of parents with typically developing children.)
Caring for my child requires significant family adjustments.
(For example: Caring for my child disrupts my routine or changes individual responsibilities.)
Personal plans have to change to take care of my child.
(For example: I had to turn down a job; I cannot keep plans.)
Other responsibilities have taken a back seat due to caring for my child.
(For example: other family members needs or work)
There have been emotional adjustments.
(For example: severe arguments about caregiving)
Some behavior is upsetting.
(For example: The child I care for often has behavioral challenges.)
There have been work adjustments.
(For example: I have to take time off for caregiving duties.)
I feel completely overwhelmed.
(For example: I do not feel that I am caring for my child properly; I do not know the next step.)