by Tamara | Nov 27, 2020 | Behaviors
We have all been there. As a parent, we ask our child to do something, and when we check back a little later to see if the task is completed, they said they forgot. Or they forgot to bring home what they needed to complete homework (or forgot what homework assignments...
by Tamara | Nov 22, 2020 | Behaviors
A study showed that more than 40 percent of boys with autism spent their free time playing video games versus 18 percent of neurotypical boys (Mazurek et al, 2013). Our son, who is a teenager with autism and ADHD, has had a special interest in video games since he was...
by Tamara | Nov 20, 2020 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
As parents of children with autism and ADHD, we know how dependent our kids are on their routines. It can be really hard for them when routines need to change. That is because routines play an important part of their lives and provide them with feelings of security...
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...
