by Tamara | Feb 5, 2023 | School
If you have an autistic teen or young adult who soon will start college, it’s important to know how to access accommodations for them to do their best in school. The process is very different than when your child was in kindergarten through high school, so it’s...
by Tamara | Jan 27, 2023 | IEP/School Services, School
Individualized education plans, or IEP, is important for your autistic child or teen. They ensure your child is receiving the services they need to make the most of their education. Yet, there are times when teachers and other school administrators do not follow your...
by Tamara | Jan 17, 2023 | Parenting
Music can bring such joy to our lives, and it can especially provide so many benefits to people with autism. If your autistic child loves music, have you thought about encouraging them to learn to play a musical instrument? Autism and music Many people with autism...
by Tamara | Jan 14, 2023 | Behaviors
So many children with autism and/or ADHD feel bad about themselves. This makes their lives so much harder, especially because they are already dealing with many challenges. How can we as parents and caregivers help our children with autism and ADHD improve their...
by Tamara | Dec 29, 2022 | School
I think almost every parent wants their child to do well in school, and that is the same for us with autistic children. Yet sometimes our kids need some additional help to improve their learning and achieve better grades. That is where a tutor can help. So when do you...
by Tamara | Dec 25, 2022 | Inspiration, Parenting
As a parent or caregiver of a child with autism and ADHD, this most likely isn’t a journey you expected to take. When we are having a baby, we are optimistic and have a certain vision of the way their and our lives will be. Then, a few or several years later, we...
by Tamara | Dec 18, 2022 | Parenting
It’s almost a new year, and many of us are in planning mode. Whether you like to make New Year’s resolutions or set your goals for the next year, it’s good to reflect on the current year and take time to determine what are the most important things you want to...
by Tamara | Dec 4, 2022 | Inspiration, Parenting
Recently, I was reading the meaning behind the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” I began thinking about what the 12 days of gifts would be from the perspective of a parent of an autistic child. I hope you enjoy this version and happy holidays to you and your...
