by Tamara | Nov 18, 2022 | Inspiration, Parenting
If you would have asked me almost 15 years ago if there was anything I was thankful for when my son J was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, I probably would have looked at you with aghast. I was overwhelmed and so surprised at the diagnosis. Yet, now that I’ve lived...
by Tamara | Nov 18, 2022 | Parenting
It’s holiday time, which means family gatherings for many. For some relatives, you may have not seen them since last year’s holiday festivities or even longer. Others you probably see on a regular basis. Whatever is the case for you, holidays can be fun and stressful...
by Tamara | Nov 12, 2022 | Inspiration, Parenting
Our children won’t stay young forever. All parents know that; however, it means something different to those of us who have autistic children. Thinking about our autistic children becoming adults instills so much fear into many of us. Yet, we know our children growing...
by Tamara | Nov 4, 2022 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Studies have shown time and again how interaction with animals can benefit autistic children. We can definitely include horses in that mix. In fact, there is horseback riding therapy called equine therapy (also referred to technically as hippotherapy) that has proven...
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...
