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...
by Tamara | Jul 11, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Deciding whether or not to put your child with ADHD on medicine is a big decision. It is one that most parents wrestle with after their child is diagnosed. That is because we know it’s a long-term decision that requires maintenance medicine usually during many years....
by Tamara | Jul 5, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
Raising a child with autism and ADHD can be a full-time job in itself. In fact, about 40 percent of parents in the United States who have a child with special needs leave the workforce to become a full-time caregiver for their children. That leaves about 60 percent of...
by Tamara | Jul 3, 2020 | Parenting
Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child changes your world. In so many ways, it’s a relief because you finally understand what’s going on with your child. It can be scary at first because you are dropped into the unknown and have to figure out the best way to...
