by Tamara | Sep 5, 2021 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Many children with autism and ADHD have difficulty communicating as well as expressing and understanding emotions. Art offers a way for many people to express how they feel. That is true for children with autism and ADHD. So how can art, and specifically art therapy,...
by Tamara | Aug 29, 2021 | Getting Help
Dogs are wonderful creatures, and they can be especially beneficial to children with autism and ADHD. Not only do they make fantastic pets, but they also help our children improve social skills, lower stress, increase confidence, reduce meltdowns and provide emotional...
by Tamara | Jul 18, 2021 | Getting Help
We all look forward to the time when our children are completely out of diapers. Yet, children with autism and ADHD tend to struggle with bedwetting for longer periods of time than their neurotypical peers. This can cause frustration, angst and embarrassment for our...
by Tamara | Jun 20, 2021 | Getting Help
Being able to interact appropriately with others in different situations is so important for all people. Yet, those who have autism usually struggle with social situations. Many autistic children lack social skills and need training to help them improve these vital...
by Tamara | May 23, 2021 | Getting Help
Driving a car is a right of passage as a teenager and a big responsibility. As parents, we may be concerned about whether our teenager with autism and ADHD is ready or even capable of driving a car. Because autism is a spectrum, some teens will be ready at age 16,...
by Tamara | Mar 27, 2021 | Getting Help
When we think of children and water, we imagine them frolicking in swimming pools or at the beach. Or they may be enjoying a hot summer day in the cool water. Yet, parents of an autistic child are fearful thinking about their child near water if they have not yet...
