by Tamara | May 6, 2023 | Parenting
Being a parent of an autistic child with ADHD can be exhausting and overwhelming at times. Taking a break on a regular basis is a form of self-care that you absolutely need. That is where respite care comes in to help. So how can you find and receive respite from your...
by Tamara | Apr 16, 2023 | Parenting
Like neurotypical teens, most of our autistic teens are trying to decide what to do after high school. College? Job? Trade school? Certification program? It is disheartening when I look at the statistics for employment and autistic adults. The rate of unemployment is...
by Tamara | Mar 24, 2023 | Parenting
When people think of autism, they usually imagine children. In fact, when I did my capstone project for my master’s degree, I evaluated media coverage of autism. One of my findings is that media tend to infantilize autism and focus primarily on children in their news...
by Tamara | Mar 5, 2023 | Parenting
We were made to be part of nature, and being outside can be a balm for our souls. That is so true for our children with autism and ADHD too. No matter where you live, you usually can enjoy the outside for a good part of the year. So why are nature outings good for...
by Tamara | Feb 12, 2023 | Parenting
How to tell your child that they have autism and explaining what it is weighs on many parents’ minds. When is the right time? How should I do it? How will my child react? Determining when to disclose to your child that they have autism isn’t exact. A lot of it has to...
by Tamara | Jan 17, 2023 | Parenting
Music can bring such joy to our lives, and it can especially provide so many benefits to people with autism. If your autistic child loves music, have you thought about encouraging them to learn to play a musical instrument? Autism and music Many people with autism...
