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...
by Tamara | Jun 12, 2022 | Behaviors
Summertime is a fun time for many kids, being able to have more unstructured time and not having to focus on schoolwork. Yet, for our autistic and ADHD children, this time of year can be a time of some regression, or you can provide some structure and learning...
by Tamara | May 30, 2022 | Behaviors
When we are having fun doing an activity, it can be hard for anyone to stop and transition to something else. However, for those on autism spectrum, it is difficult to transition to most activities. Why is this and how can you help make transitions easier for your...
by Tamara | May 7, 2022 | Behaviors
One of the most difficult parts of being a parent of an autistic child is when they attempt or accomplish self-harm. We never want to see our children in pain, and it’s even worse when they are inflicting pain on themselves. But how can we as parents help prevent our...
