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...
by Tamara | Nov 28, 2021 | School
Does your child come home with a mess of papers in their backpack? Papers from school never reach you unless you delve into the backpack yourself? Is your teen’s room a mess with miscellany, electronics and clothing strewn everywhere? Your autistic and ADHD child or...
by Tamara | Nov 21, 2021 | Parenting
While some teenagers are excited about life after high school, others are scared about being an adult and all the responsibilities that come with it. When you have an autistic and ADHD teenager, life after high school can be scary for both teen and parent. Most of the...
by Tamara | Nov 14, 2021 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Everyone stims to a certain degree. That is normal. We twist our hair, bite our fingernails or crack our knuckles. However, for people who are autistic, stimming is more obvious and can last for longer period of times. Also, autistic people may not be socially aware...
