by Tamara | Nov 10, 2024 | Parenting
Some of you may have noticed the recent change in my last name. That is not your imagination – I’ve gone back to my maiden name after my divorce was recently finalized. I filed for divorce from my husband earlier this year. It was amicable with us keeping the focus on...
by Tamara | Nov 3, 2024 | Parenting
Most parents become a bit uneasy when their child is about to become a teenager. Adolescence can bring even more complexity when you have an autistic child due to their social, communication and other challenges. Yet, your teenager also will grow more into their...
by Tamara | Jun 23, 2024 | Parenting
For some autistic children, July 4th celebrations are wonders with the bright fireworks in the sky, sparklers and some favorite foods. For other autistic children, the celebrations for the holiday are a sensory overwhelm. How can you plan a July 4th celebration that...
by Tamara | Jun 5, 2024 | Parenting
While Asperger Syndrome is no longer a separate diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), some people on the autism spectrum still identify more with this diagnosis than autism. My son J was diagnosed at age 4 with...
by Tamara | Apr 21, 2024 | Parenting
Whether your child has just been diagnosed with autism or if you meet someone new who doesn’t understand your child’s behavior, sometimes it’s not easy to explain what autism is to family, friends and others. That is why I’ve written this autism explainer blog post....
by Tamara | Apr 1, 2024 | Inspiration, Parenting
April has had a special place in my heart since my son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (now part of Autism Spectrum Disorder) at age 4. Back then, the month focused on autism awareness, and now it has evolved to be more focused on autism acceptance. I think...
