by Tamara | May 17, 2025 | Behaviors
One of the greatest gifts of neurodiversity is a person’s way of thinking and ability to offer new and different ideas. While I’ve sometimes have been frustrated that I don’t quite understand the thought processes of my autistic/ADHD son, much of the time I’ve...
by Tamara | Feb 23, 2025 | School
With the threat of the Department of Education being abolished and 17 state attorney generals requesting Section 504 be removed from law because they believe it is unconstitutional, you may feel like your autistic child’s rights to an education are under attack. Now...
by Tamara | Jan 20, 2025 | Behaviors
Resilience is an essential ability in our lives. It means we can bounce back when situations or life doesn’t go our way. Let’s face it, we must go to Plan B, C, D, etc. a lot more than our Plan A happens in our lives. That is why it’s so important that our...
by Tamara | Dec 7, 2024 | Inspiration, Parenting
Once Halloween hits, we have two months of the ongoing holiday season. Depending on what you celebrate, that could include Thanksgiving, Diwali, Kwanza, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s and/or others. The holiday season can bring a lot of visions and expectations about...
by Tamara | Nov 10, 2024 | Parenting
Some of you may have noticed the recent change in my last name. That is not your imagination – I’ve gone back to my maiden name after my divorce was recently finalized. I filed for divorce from my husband earlier this year. It was amicable with us keeping the focus on...
by Tamara | Nov 3, 2024 | Parenting
Most parents become a bit uneasy when their child is about to become a teenager. Adolescence can bring even more complexity when you have an autistic child due to their social, communication and other challenges. Yet, your teenager also will grow more into their...
by Tamara | Sep 23, 2024 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Autistic people have to navigate in a neurotypical world that wasn’t made for them. They face so many challenges and feel different from their neurotypical peers. This can cause them to develop a way of dealing with these challenges and trying to fit in with peers...
by Tamara | Aug 31, 2024 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Whether your child was just diagnosed with autism, or you need additional care or services for them, it can be a daunting task to find the right healthcare professional who can help. There are so many types of healthcare professionals who provide autism-related...
