My 8 year old daughter is autistic but she is verbal but she is still in a pullup/diaper. She is very independent otherwise. Just wants to play and little help just preparing food by heating up in micro or her fav a peanut butter sandwich. She is very happy and sweet and very cuddly. My older daughter who is 12 would be home but doesn't need to be cared for. She just currently isn't old enough to watch her sister for long periods of time.