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...
by Tamara | Apr 13, 2022 | Parenting
Educational games can be a great way to help autistic and other neurodivergent children learn and practice new skills. Social Cipher is a fun and engaging game for youth 10 to 15 years old to learn social skills and better understand emotions. Read my review below....
by Tamara | Apr 3, 2022 | Behaviors
Smartphones, laptops, digital tablets, Xbox, Playstation and other seemingly endless list of digital devices are the focus of our children many days. I know I am not the only parent of a child or teen with autism and ADHD who struggles with the amount of screen time...
by Tamara | Mar 26, 2022 | IEP/School Services, School
You look at your ringing phone to see the school calling, which you dread. The school’s assistant principal is calling about your son or daughter having another behavior problem in the classroom. She wants to discuss adding a behavior intervention plan to your child’s...
