by Tamara | Jan 15, 2024 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
As a parent of a child with ADHD, you may be confused as to why your child forgets so many things and seems easily distracted yet can then be so focused on certain activities for a long time. That is called hyperfocus. I’ve seen my son J have this at times when he is...
by Tamara | Oct 1, 2023 | Behaviors
Toilet training any child isn’t easy, but when your child has autism, it brings some additional challenges. However, you can overcome them and help your child be toilet trained – even if it may take a bit longer than a neurotypical child. Why is toilet training...
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...
