by Tamara | May 8, 2021 | Parenting
Summer and children bring to mind fun, swimming, playing and hot weather. For those of us as parents of children with autism and ADHD, we know that providing structure and activities for our kids will help them. How can we do that during the summer? Summer camp is a...
by Tamara | May 2, 2021 | Inspiration, Parenting
The Book: “The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It” (affiliate link) Author: Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D. What is it about: When we think of stress, negative thoughts come to mind. We think of the health problems stress is causing. We...
by Tamara | Apr 25, 2021 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Distractions. Emotional outbursts. Sensory meltdowns. Disorganized and messy rooms. When these occur frequently, it is a sign that our child is not self-regulating. Children with autism and ADHD have a difficult time with regulating their emotions, attention, senses...
by Tamara | Apr 18, 2021 | Behaviors
Music can help us in so many ways. It can motivate us, cheer us up, soothe us and provide enjoyment. For an autistic child, music can help them better understand and process emotions. People with autism struggle with understanding social cues and emotions from other...
by Tamara | Apr 11, 2021 | School
As parents, we want our children to be successful in life. We hope and dream they will have fulfilling careers and satisfying personal lives. For many, part of that dream is that their child will go to college. That isn’t any different for those who have children with...
by Tamara | Apr 4, 2021 | Behaviors
Children and teenagers are spending more time online, and social media has become a bigger part of their lives. Chat apps like Discord, WhatsApp and others have become more popular with pre-teens and teens. This has made our children and teens with autism and ADHD...
by Tamara | Mar 31, 2021 | Parenting
As parents, we have all been there. Our minds are thinking about our to-do lists, the doctor appointment tomorrow, your child’s school project, housework that needs to be completed, and more. Constantly thinking about all of those things and not being fully in the...
by Tamara | Mar 27, 2021 | Getting Help
When we think of children and water, we imagine them frolicking in swimming pools or at the beach. Or they may be enjoying a hot summer day in the cool water. Yet, parents of an autistic child are fearful thinking about their child near water if they have not yet...
