by Tamara | Jan 23, 2022 | At Home, Food
When you have a child with autism and ADHD, picky eating is very common. We all know children – maybe including your own – who will eat only a few foods. They tend to shy away from trying anything new. Both autism and ADHD are associated with picky eating, so it’s not...
by Tamara | Jan 16, 2022 | Getting Help
The Book: “Smart but Scattered Teens” (affiliate link) Authors: Richard Guare, PhD, Peg Dawson, EdD and Colin Guare, MS What is it about? “Smart but Scattered Teens” (affiliate link) is all about helping your teenager improve their executive function skills. What are...
by Tamara | Jan 9, 2022 | Getting Help
Our children with autism and ADHD already deal with so much every day to try to fit into a neurotypical world that isn’t made for them. On top of that, they are at a higher risk for developing depression too. If you notice your child or teen seems down and not...
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 | Dec 26, 2021 | IEP/School Services, School
Each school year, you prepare for your autistic child’s next academic year with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) discussion. This is usually with your child’s special services team, current teacher, the new teacher and even assistant vice principal at your...
by Tamara | Dec 19, 2021 | Parenting
Before our children were diagnosed with autism, many of us had no idea that would be the diagnosis. Most of us understood something wasn’t right, but we didn’t know what it was or the cause. Yet, after we receive the diagnosis and are with our child for years through...
by Tamara | Dec 12, 2021 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Understanding other people’s emotions and perspectives in their thinking is a key element of social skills. For autistic children, this can be a big challenge for them. Some don’t quite understand their own thinking, so being able to put themselves in someone else’s...
by Tamara | Dec 5, 2021 | Getting Help
Many people on the autism spectrum experience a variety of sensory issues. Sometimes, they can self-soothe themselves through actions and the use of certain items such as noise-reducing headphones, sunglasses and swings. Sensory tools and everyday items can really...
