by Tamara | Apr 17, 2022 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
As the saying goes, if you’ve met one person with autism, then you’ve met one person with autism. While there are a number of traits that many people with autism may have, they are still specific only to that person. Each autistic person has their own set of...
by Tamara | Jan 2, 2022 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
When your child has autism, parents want as much help as possible with obtaining and affording care and services. Your state’s Medicaid waiver is one way to receive that help. But what is the Medicaid waiver, what does it cover and why should you apply for it for your...
by Tamara | Sep 18, 2021 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Sleep is so important for our health and overall well-being. Unfortunately, sleep can be a real struggle for people with autism and ADHD. As a parent of an autistic/ADHD child, it can be challenging for us too because if our child is not sleeping well, usually we are...
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 | Mar 7, 2021 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Many children with autism and ADHD need help with communication and language. This can include improving spoken language skills, understanding body language and facial expressions, communicating through devices, learning communication social skills and more. Whether...
by Tamara | Sep 29, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Pets provide so much joy in our lives. They help relieve stress and make us laugh with their silly shenanigans. Pet cats in particular also can benefit your child with autism/ADHD in several ways. In the fall of 2023, we found three little kittens along a country...
