by Tamara | Feb 26, 2023 | Behaviors
Some people love the novelty of trying new things. For others, trying something new can be unwanted or even scary. For our children with autism and ADHD, giving new activities a try isn’t usually at the top of their list. Yet, new experiences are so important in life...
by Tamara | Feb 12, 2023 | Parenting
How to tell your child that they have autism and explaining what it is weighs on many parents’ minds. When is the right time? How should I do it? How will my child react? Determining when to disclose to your child that they have autism isn’t exact. A lot of it has to...
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...
