by Tamara | Oct 31, 2021 | Inspiration, Parenting
As parents of autistic/ADHD children, I think almost all of us have been in the situation where we’ve had to explain to others that our children have these conditions. Then sometimes comes the inevitable. “Well, your child doesn’t look autistic” (or disabled, atypical...
by Tamara | Oct 16, 2021 | Parenting
We all need to get away sometimes and see new places and have new experiences. Sometimes, we have to travel by airplane. That can be challenging for families who have children with both autism and ADHD. Yet, with good preparation, you can enjoy the flight and look...
by Tamara | Oct 3, 2021 | Parenting
As parents, we all want our children to make friends and socialize with others. That is no different for those us with autistic and ADHD kids. One way you can help is by arranging playdates for your autistic and ADHD child. But how should you prepare your child so...
by Tamara | Aug 14, 2021 | Parenting
For some, autistic children can be fascinated with fire trucks, police cars and other things that are related to first responders. For others, first responders could seem scary to them when there are situations that include loud sirens and other sensory overwhelm....
by Tamara | Jun 13, 2021 | Parenting
Our kids grow up so fast, and we want them to be prepared when they become adults. As adults, we have so many responsibilities, and it takes years to master many of them. Teaching our children life skills is essential to their future success. So what life skills are...
by Tamara | Jun 5, 2021 | Parenting
Having friends is an important part of life. They bring a sense of belonging, boost our happiness, increase self-confidence and reduce stress. Friendships even keep us healthier later in life. Yet, many of our children with autism and ADHD have a difficult time making...
