by Tamara | Oct 16, 2022 | Parenting
For some autistic children, Halloween is one of their favorite holidays. It means eating candy, going to the pumpkin patch and enjoying tractor rides. For others, it’s not a favorite due to the scary décor and especially uncomfortable costumes. Due to sensory issues...
by Tamara | Oct 6, 2022 | School
For some autistic children, school can seem unbearable. They are dealing with sensory issues and bullying. The environment can be uncomfortable, and they may not like the routine of the school day. This can result in some autistic children doing everything they can to...
by Tamara | Sep 25, 2022 | Behaviors
If I had a dime for every time my son with ADHD said, “but I can do it later or tomorrow,” then truly I would have quite a bit more in my savings account. Everyone struggles with procrastination sometimes, but for our children with ADHD it can be worse. It may seem...
by Tamara | Sep 5, 2022 | Behaviors
Whether it’s listening to a lesson in class, completing homework or doing a task they find uninspiring, our children and teens with ADHD tend to have a hard time focusing. Sometimes, all of us are bored and find it hard to pay attention. But when a child has ADHD and...
by Tamara | Aug 28, 2022 | Kids Money Skills
Debt can have negative consequences on our finances if we borrow irresponsibly or don’t manage it well. Therefore, it’s important that your autistic teen to understand what debt is, how it can impact their finances and how to use it correctly. That includes learning...
by Tamara | Aug 23, 2022 | Kids Money Skills
Savings is a cornerstone of financial security and success. Once your autistic teen understands how important it is to save money (see Lesson 4), then the next step is to make sure they comprehend how to make their savings grow over time. That means it’s essential...
by Tamara | Aug 21, 2022 | Kids Money Skills
Learning how to save money and the important “why” we should do it is a cornerstone to healthy personal finances. It leads to financial security and future wealth. Teaching your autistic teen to save money is setting them up for future financial success. Of course, to...
by Tamara | Aug 14, 2022 | Kids Money Skills
A big part of personal finance is learning how to set money goals and finding ways to reach them. One of the best ways is to determine your spending priorities. Teaching your autistic teen how to do these two things – set money goals and prioritize spending – will...
