by Tamara | Nov 14, 2020 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Social situations are complex and have many elements. You not only notice the emotions of others but also what is happening in and around the situation. That is the context. Many children with autism may be able to learn others’ emotions and facial expressions,...
by Tamara | Oct 31, 2020 | Parenting
Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s or other holidays during the late part of the year, that time can be both festive and stressful. For our kids on the autism spectrum, it too can be a lot of fun but also very hectic for them....
by Tamara | Oct 24, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
We all want to know that we are doing a good job and that our efforts are being recognized. That is no different for our children. Praise can boost their confidence, encourage motivation and offer positive reinforcement. Praising a child with autism and ADHD is...
by Tamara | Oct 17, 2020 | Getting Help
People with autism, including our children and teenagers, spend so much time trying to fit into a neurotypical world. They must change their speech, mask their autistic behaviors such as stimming, use social skills that don’t always make sense to them and try to...
by Tamara | Oct 10, 2020 | Parenting
October in the United States usually means the kick-off of the holiday season: Halloween, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s. For many kids (and adults), this is the best time of the year. Halloween can be both fun and scary for...
by Tamara | Sep 29, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Pets provide so much joy in our lives. They help relieve stress and make us laugh with their silly shenanigans. Pet cats in particular also can benefit your child with autism/ADHD in several ways. In the fall of 2023, we found three little kittens along a country...
by Tamara | Sep 26, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
Parents and caregivers of children with autism and ADHD can experience both joy and overwhelm from caring for their child. That is why it is so important that there is a good support network for families of autistic/ADHD children. But how do you create that support...
by Tamara | Sep 19, 2020 | Getting Help
It’s important to work with any teenager who is making the transition from youth to adulthood. However, transition planning is usually more involved for teenagers who have autism spectrum disorder. So when should you start a transition plan for a teenager with autism?...
