by Tamara | Aug 12, 2020 | Finances, Long-term planning
Let’s face it, as parents of children with autism and ADHD, we worry about our kids’ futures. Autism hits families hard financially. We want to ensure they are cared for if we are not around. Some of our high-functioning kids will live independently and do the whole...
by Tamara | Aug 8, 2020 | Budgeting, Finances
The financial burden of having a child with autism is real. A study published in Pediatrics (2014) estimated families spend $17,000 more on autism expenses than families that do not have a child with autism. Research also found that lifetime costs of caring for a...
by Tamara | Aug 6, 2020 | Finances
Autism affects families in so many ways. There are emotional, social, marital, sibling and other impacts. One of the biggest ways that autism affects a family is financially. The financial burden can be significant for a family with one or more members diagnosed with...
by Tamara | Aug 1, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
Raising a child with autism and ADHD can be exhausting, stressful and overwhelming at times. It also can feel isolating. It’s such a relief when you meet another parent who is also on this journey. They understand and get it. Local autism and ADHD support groups are...
by Tamara | Jul 29, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
They say it takes a village to raise a child. What I’ve learned is part of that village needs to include a “dream team” of experts to support your child with autism/ADHD and your family. Having a child on the spectrum and additionally with ADHD can be overwhelming and...
by Tamara | Jul 27, 2020 | School
School is such an important part of any child’s life, including those with autism/ADHD. Yet, for our kids on the spectrum, school can be very challenging both from academic and behavior perspectives. As a parent/caregiver, having a good relationship with your child’s...
by Tamara | Jul 25, 2020 | School
Whether your child is going to school for the first time, attending a new school or just going back to their previous school, getting ready for a new school year can be stressful for kids with autism/ADHD. A new teacher and classroom is an unknown for your child,...
by Tamara | Jul 18, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Whether you choose cognitive behavior therapy, applied behavioral analysis, family therapy or another type of therapy, finding the right therapist for your child is a must. Without a good therapist who your child and you can trust, your child will not reap the...
