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...
by Tamara | Sep 5, 2022 | Behaviors
Whether it’s listening to a lesson in class, completing homework or doing a task they find uninspiring, our children and teens with ADHD tend to have a hard time focusing. Sometimes, all of us are bored and find it hard to pay attention. But when a child has ADHD and...
by Tamara | Jul 16, 2022 | Behaviors
One of the more common traits of autistic people is their development of a special interest. This could be almost anything from computers to trains to animals or anything that catches the focus of the individual. For your autistic child, encouraging their special...
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by Tamara | Jul 2, 2022 | Behaviors
Autistic children generally are challenged by social situations. Many times, they lack the skills to be able to navigate unpredictable responses or don’t know how to approach another person in a certain situation. So how can you help your child increase their social...
