by Tamara | Aug 29, 2021 | Getting Help
Dogs are wonderful creatures, and they can be especially beneficial to children with autism and ADHD. Not only do they make fantastic pets, but they also help our children improve social skills, lower stress, increase confidence, reduce meltdowns and provide emotional...
by Tamara | Aug 14, 2021 | Parenting
For some, autistic children can be fascinated with fire trucks, police cars and other things that are related to first responders. For others, first responders could seem scary to them when there are situations that include loud sirens and other sensory overwhelm....
by Tamara | Jul 31, 2021 | Behaviors
People experience the world through our senses: sight, touch, sound, smell and taste. In addition, there is vestibular (sense of balance) and proprioception (awareness of the body’s position and movement). Children learn about their world through these senses. For...
by Tamara | Jul 25, 2021 | Behaviors
All children and teens (even us as adults) try to get out of doing something from time to time. That is normal. But what if they do it almost all the time with behavior that is extreme? Even when it’s something they say they want to do? This may be pathological demand...
by Tamara | Jul 18, 2021 | Getting Help
We all look forward to the time when our children are completely out of diapers. Yet, children with autism and ADHD tend to struggle with bedwetting for longer periods of time than their neurotypical peers. This can cause frustration, angst and embarrassment for our...
by Tamara | Jun 30, 2021 | Behaviors
One of the hallmark traits of autism is difficulties with speech. Some autistic children are non-verbal, others have a delay and problems with speech and language, and still others speak normally. When it comes to speech delay, many children have difficulties overall....
by Tamara | Jun 20, 2021 | Getting Help
Being able to interact appropriately with others in different situations is so important for all people. Yet, those who have autism usually struggle with social situations. Many autistic children lack social skills and need training to help them improve these vital...
by Tamara | Jun 13, 2021 | Parenting
Our kids grow up so fast, and we want them to be prepared when they become adults. As adults, we have so many responsibilities, and it takes years to master many of them. Teaching our children life skills is essential to their future success. So what life skills are...
