by Tamara | Jun 29, 2022 | Finances, Long-term planning
As a parent to an autistic child, you wish you would be around forever to take care of them. Unfortunately, none of us have that option. That is why we have to start today to secure our children’s future. So what can you do today to prepare for your autistic...
by Tamara | Jun 26, 2022 | Finances
Applying, interviewing and getting a first part-time job is big step for any teenager. When your teenager has autism, it seems even bigger and is a very important step toward independence. Yet, having a first job means a lot of social and other learning. Some...
by Tamara | Jun 12, 2022 | Behaviors
Summertime is a fun time for many kids, being able to have more unstructured time and not having to focus on schoolwork. Yet, for our autistic and ADHD children, this time of year can be a time of some regression, or you can provide some structure and learning...
by Tamara | Jun 5, 2022 | Parenting
Summertime is a great time to head to a theme park and enjoy the rides, games and other activities. Yet, when you have a child with autism and ADHD, it can be a bit challenging for them and your family. Theme parks are fun, but they also can cause your child sensory...
by Tamara | May 30, 2022 | Behaviors
When we are having fun doing an activity, it can be hard for anyone to stop and transition to something else. However, for those on autism spectrum, it is difficult to transition to most activities. Why is this and how can you help make transitions easier for your...
by Tamara | May 21, 2022 | Parenting
As a parent of an autistic child, I’ve certainly felt it. Other people staring at my son and judging us both for his behavior. It happened more when he was younger and would have meltdowns when we needed leave a place or would ignore my instructions. As a teenager,...
by Tamara | May 7, 2022 | Behaviors
One of the most difficult parts of being a parent of an autistic child is when they attempt or accomplish self-harm. We never want to see our children in pain, and it’s even worse when they are inflicting pain on themselves. But how can we as parents help prevent our...
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...
