by Tamara | Jun 5, 2024 | Parenting
While Asperger Syndrome is no longer a separate diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5), some people on the autism spectrum still identify more with this diagnosis than autism. My son J was diagnosed at age 4 with...
by Tamara | Jun 1, 2024 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Whether your child has just been diagnosed with autism and/or ADHD, or you find yourself needing new care and services for your autistic child or teen, it’s not always easy to find providers that are a good fit. So how can you find autism programs and services nearby...
by Tamara | May 22, 2024 | Behaviors
Does your autistic child with ADHD struggle with disorganization, difficulty planning, challenging emotions and/or distraction? They may dealing with a lack of executive function skills, which is common among autistics with ADHD. These are essential skills to be...
by Tamara | Apr 21, 2024 | Parenting
Whether your child has just been diagnosed with autism or if you meet someone new who doesn’t understand your child’s behavior, sometimes it’s not easy to explain what autism is to family, friends and others. That is why I’ve written this autism explainer blog post....
by Tamara | Apr 13, 2024 | At Home
Your autistic child with ADHD may have one or more sensory issues, and that is very characteristic of those who are on the spectrum. Yet, you can help your child better manage these sensitivities by providing a sensory space in your home (and that can include your...
by Tamara | Apr 6, 2024 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Autism Spectrum Disorder includes a broad range of capabilities and abilities within individuals. You have autistics who are able to live a fairly “normal” life of obtaining higher education, having a successful career and developing, and maintaining good...
by Tamara | Apr 1, 2024 | Inspiration, Parenting
April has had a special place in my heart since my son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (now part of Autism Spectrum Disorder) at age 4. Back then, the month focused on autism awareness, and now it has evolved to be more focused on autism acceptance. I think...
by Tamara | Mar 23, 2024 | Parenting
As parents, accepting your child’s autism diagnosis is challenging enough. Yet, when you have friends and family who reject your child’s autism diagnosis, it makes an already stressful situation much worse. Your family needs a lot of support and when you have extended...
