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...
by Tamara | Jan 2, 2021 | Budgeting, Finances
The financial reality for most families that have a child with autism (or more than one child with special needs) is they tend to earn less income yet have higher expenses due to the care and services for their child. That means that we need to make each dollar count....
by Tamara | Dec 29, 2020 | Getting Help
As a parent of a child with autism and ADHD, I think one of the most challenging aspects of my child’s care is managing sensory issues. This is quite common for those of us with kids on the spectrum. So, what are the reasons behind the sensory issues; when is it...
by Tamara | Dec 24, 2020 | Finances, Long-term planning
Finances are an important part of life, and planning on an annual and long-term basis is essential. Families that have an autistic child have a larger financial burden and many times less income. Financial planning for families with an autistic child should take into...
