by Tamara | Nov 14, 2020 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Social situations are complex and have many elements. You not only notice the emotions of others but also what is happening in and around the situation. That is the context. Many children with autism may be able to learn others’ emotions and facial expressions,...
by Tamara | Jun 21, 2020 | Behaviors
Exercise is good for all of us, but it has some added benefits for our children and teens with autism and ADHD. Yet, in our modern world, we have to be more mindful about exercising. Too many times, we and our kids spend too much time on various screens – surfing the...
by Tamara | Jun 14, 2020 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Impulse control. It is probably one of the biggest challenges our kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face. As a parent, it’s one of our biggest frustrations with our child or teen. It can put us on edge, not knowing what action our child is...
by Tamara | May 30, 2020 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Fear, uncertainty, nervousness and worry. We all feel these emotions, and right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are feeling them even more. These feelings add up to anxiety, and it’s hard enough as parents and caregivers to deal with our own emotions....
by Tamara | May 16, 2020 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Proper social skills are so important for getting along with others, developing good relationships, doing well in school or on the job and being viewed positively by other people in your community. Yet, social skills are one of the most difficult challenges for most...
by Tamara | May 10, 2020 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
People are generally creatures of routine and habit, and that is especially true for many of our kids who have autism and ADHD. You know that changing routines can be hard for our kids (and us!) to handle, especially when they are thrust into an unexpected situation...
