by Tamara | Jul 29, 2023 | Behaviors
Does your autistic ADHD child tend to misplace things frequently, forget things often and/or have a hard time remembering several steps to do for a task? They may be struggling with a poor working memory, which is one of the executive function skills. People with...
by Tamara | Mar 12, 2023 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
For some autistic individuals, including children, they can become aggressive in certain situations. But what causes that aggression and how can you as a parent or caregiver prevent this behavior or manage it better your autistic child becomes aggressive? It’s...
by Tamara | Feb 26, 2023 | Behaviors
Some people love the novelty of trying new things. For others, trying something new can be unwanted or even scary. For our children with autism and ADHD, giving new activities a try isn’t usually at the top of their list. Yet, new experiences are so important in life...
by Tamara | Jan 14, 2023 | Behaviors
So many children with autism and/or ADHD feel bad about themselves. This makes their lives so much harder, especially because they are already dealing with many challenges. How can we as parents and caregivers help our children with autism and ADHD improve their...
by Tamara | Nov 27, 2022 | Behaviors
Do you find that your teen with ADHD seems to be overly sensitive to criticism? Do they show a disproportionate amount of emotional pain when they are rejected by someone? Are they very bothered when someone teases them, even if it’s good natured? Your teen with ADHD...
by Tamara | Sep 25, 2022 | Behaviors
If I had a dime for every time my son with ADHD said, “but I can do it later or tomorrow,” then truly I would have quite a bit more in my savings account. Everyone struggles with procrastination sometimes, but for our children with ADHD it can be worse. It may seem...
