by Tamara | Jul 4, 2022 | Budgeting, Finances
It seems like our life revolves around medical appointments for my son with autism and ADHD: ongoing cognitive therapy, medication management from his psychiatrist and nutritionist sessions, to name a few. How do I plan for all of this from a financial perspective? I...
by Tamara | Jul 3, 2022 | Finances, Health Care
What is the one of the first things you have to do when your child is accepted to your state’s Medicaid Waiver program? Choose a case management company, who will assign a case manager to you. Yet, how do you select a case manager and then what is the best way to work...
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by Tamara | Jul 2, 2022 | Behaviors
Autistic children generally are challenged by social situations. Many times, they lack the skills to be able to navigate unpredictable responses or don’t know how to approach another person in a certain situation. So how can you help your child increase their social...
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...
