by Tamara | Jul 25, 2021 | Behaviors
All children and teens (even us as adults) try to get out of doing something from time to time. That is normal. But what if they do it almost all the time with behavior that is extreme? Even when it’s something they say they want to do? This may be pathological demand...
by Tamara | Jun 30, 2021 | Behaviors
One of the hallmark traits of autism is difficulties with speech. Some autistic children are non-verbal, others have a delay and problems with speech and language, and still others speak normally. When it comes to speech delay, many children have difficulties overall....
by Tamara | May 30, 2021 | Behaviors
One of the most frightening things to happen as a parent is to find your child missing. Or to watch them run away from you in a busy parking lot, store, street or other place. Yet, as parents of autistic children, many of us have experienced this too many times. It’s...
by Tamara | Apr 25, 2021 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Distractions. Emotional outbursts. Sensory meltdowns. Disorganized and messy rooms. When these occur frequently, it is a sign that our child is not self-regulating. Children with autism and ADHD have a difficult time with regulating their emotions, attention, senses...
by Tamara | Apr 18, 2021 | Behaviors
Music can help us in so many ways. It can motivate us, cheer us up, soothe us and provide enjoyment. For an autistic child, music can help them better understand and process emotions. People with autism struggle with understanding social cues and emotions from other...
by Tamara | Apr 4, 2021 | Behaviors
Children and teenagers are spending more time online, and social media has become a bigger part of their lives. Chat apps like Discord, WhatsApp and others have become more popular with pre-teens and teens. This has made our children and teens with autism and ADHD...
