by Tamara | Aug 1, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
Raising a child with autism and ADHD can be exhausting, stressful and overwhelming at times. It also can feel isolating. It’s such a relief when you meet another parent who is also on this journey. They understand and get it. Local autism and ADHD support groups are...
by Tamara | Jul 5, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
Raising a child with autism and ADHD can be a full-time job in itself. In fact, about 40 percent of parents in the United States who have a child with special needs leave the workforce to become a full-time caregiver for their children. That leaves about 60 percent of...
by Tamara | Jul 3, 2020 | Parenting
Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child changes your world. In so many ways, it’s a relief because you finally understand what’s going on with your child. It can be scary at first because you are dropped into the unknown and have to figure out the best way to...
by Tamara | Jul 2, 2020 | Parenting
When you have a child with autism and ADHD, meltdowns are inevitable. They are difficult, and they can send your own stress and anxiety levels sky high as you try to assist your child. To better help your child through a meltdown, it’s important for you to stay calm....
by Tamara | Jun 27, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
Caring for a child with autism and ADHD can be overwhelming, but it also brings its own joys as you watch your child meet a milestone, take a positive step toward a goal or find wonderment in something simple or their special interest. If you focus on the strengths of...
by Tamara | Jun 7, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
Whether they are big or small, you should celebrate your child’s victories! We all want to be praised and have our efforts acknowledged, and it’s true for your child with autism and ADHD too. I know that I am genuinely thrilled when my son J achieves something...
