by Tamara | May 13, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
I remember when our son J was diagnosed with high-functioning autism (Asperger’s Syndrome then) when he was four years old. I didn’t know much about autism at the time, so I felt lost and confused. I asked for him to be tested for attention deficit hyperactivity...
by Tamara | May 10, 2020 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
People are generally creatures of routine and habit, and that is especially true for many of our kids who have autism and ADHD. You know that changing routines can be hard for our kids (and us!) to handle, especially when they are thrust into an unexpected situation...
by Tamara | Apr 22, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
As a parent or caregiver of a child or teen with both autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), we have been through a lot of highs and lows throughout our journeys. I know that each day I ask myself if I’m dealing with behavior related to autism,...