by Tamara | Feb 20, 2021 | Parenting
Does your child with autism enjoy sports or a specific fitness activity? Or do they want to participate in a fun physical activity and be in a supportive environment with others who accept them as they are? Then Special Olympics may be your answer. Check out these...
by Tamara | Feb 14, 2021 | Parenting
As a parent or caregiver, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is to teach them to be a self-advocate. That is especially important for our children with autism and ADHD. They have a special set of needs and preferences, and they need to be able to speak...
by Tamara | Feb 6, 2021 | Inspiration, Parenting
So many people watch TED Talk videos to find inspiration, information and motivation on so many topics that are related to science, business, lifestyle, technology, creativity and more. I wondered if they had speakers who have talked about autism, and if those videos...
by Tamara | Jan 30, 2021 | Finances
Families who have a child with autism often struggle financially. Not only do we have higher expenses for care and services of our children, but we also tend to have lower income. This is because either one parent stays home to the caregiver, or if both parents work,...
by Tamara | Jan 24, 2021 | Parenting
As parents of children with autism and ADHD, we know that meltdowns are not tantrums. Meltdowns are emotional, physical and involuntary. Most of the time, they are triggered by sensory overwhelm. You don’t know when your child will have one, so it’s important to be...
by Tamara | Jan 18, 2021 | Parenting
The Book: “The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children” (affiliate link) Author: Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. What it’s about Greene offers a new strategic approach to children who regularly...
by Tamara | Jan 17, 2021 | Parenting
In today’s world (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic!), so much of our lives are spent online. That is true for our kids and teenagers as well. In fact, studies show that 95 percent of teenagers (ages 12 to 17) are now online. The Internet offers so many tools,...
by Tamara | Jan 10, 2021 | At Home
Moving to a new home is a significant event for any family. However, it can be both exciting and unsettling when you have a child with autism and ADHD. So much of their lives depend on routine and the feeling of being safe at home. So how can you prepare your child...
