HI- I don't have a special needs child, but have a brother with severe disabilities. He is an adult now, but I spent a lot of time caring for him growing up so I have always sort of thought of him as MY child. (if that makes sense)
I was also a teacher for students with emotional disabilities before I became a stay at home mom. I have always had a place in my heart for those with special needs. (Although I believe we All have special needs in some way, right?)
I read recently that the time right after school is when most kids get into trouble. I think that it is great that you are staying home even though they are in school now. Its actually not that much time. Just enough to get the house and food ready for when they get home!!! (or at least the way I do housework it would be)
Take care, michele