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...
by Tamara | Dec 22, 2020 | School
Bullying is a significant issue – in schools, neighborhoods, social media and other places. Our children and teenagers with autism and ADHD are particularly vulnerable to bullying. As parents and caregivers, it’s important that we increase our knowledge about bullying...
by Tamara | Dec 16, 2020 | Behaviors
Sometimes children need external motivation and incentives to help them change behaviors or consistently work at a new skill or task. That is especially true for our children with autism and ADHD. For people with ADHD, many times they lack internal motivation to stick...
by Tamara | Dec 12, 2020 | Parenting
Our job as parents and caregivers is to care and love our children. Part of that is to teach them how to be independent. We do this gradually over time, starting when our kids are very young with how to clean up their toys, dress themselves, brush their teeth and...
by Tamara | Dec 3, 2020 | Parenting
Our children with autism and ADHD have needs and rights to ensure they are receiving the best education, medical and other services they require. Early intervention is key to helping them be successful in life. Therefore, as parents and caregivers, we need to help...
by Tamara | Nov 28, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
I don’t believe there is a parent of a child with autism and/or ADHD who hasn’t felt themselves being judged to be a bad parent. Whether it’s our child melting down at the store, refusing to do as we ask because it’s not part of their routine or running away because...
