by Tamara | Aug 6, 2023 | Parenting
Disclosure about autism can be tricky for our teenagers, and especially as they grow into adulthood. At school when they are younger, usually it’s fairly well known among school staff and classmates that your child is autistic due to their individual education plan...
by Tamara | Jul 29, 2023 | Behaviors
Does your autistic ADHD child tend to misplace things frequently, forget things often and/or have a hard time remembering several steps to do for a task? They may be struggling with a poor working memory, which is one of the executive function skills. People with...
by Tamara | Jul 5, 2023 | Parenting
Your autistic child needs the right services and care to ensure they are receiving the education, medical and other essentials they require to live their best lives. Early intervention is key to helping those with autism be successful in life. Therefore, as a parent...
by Tamara | Jul 2, 2023 | Parenting
When I think of summertime, road trips come to mind. We usually take some type of road trip to a vacation destination each year. Last year, it was Washington, DC. In previous years, we’ve travelled to Niagara Falls, Massachusetts, Florida, North Carolina, Chicago, New...
by Tamara | Jun 10, 2023 | At Home, Food
I haven’t met a parent of an autistic child yet who doesn’t express some concern about their children’s behavior, eating habits and nutrition. Food and nutrition are important to you and your child. You know that food affects your child in so many ways and want to...
by Tamara | Jun 3, 2023 | Inspiration, Parenting
Podcasts are a great way to learn about a variety of topics. I enjoy listening to podcasts in my car while I am commuting to work or running errands. I also listen to them while I am walking for exercise or doing household chores. In addition, I have found some really...
by Tamara | May 7, 2023 | Parenting
The prevalence of autism and ADHD is growing in the United States and globally. Check out these statistics in the infographic below. 1 in 36 U.S. children diagnosed with autism 11% of children in the U.S. who are diagnosed with ADHD 77% of children with ADHD receive...
by Tamara | May 6, 2023 | Parenting
Being a parent of an autistic child with ADHD can be exhausting and overwhelming at times. Taking a break on a regular basis is a form of self-care that you absolutely need. That is where respite care comes in to help. So how can you find and receive respite from your...
