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 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...
by Tamara | Apr 16, 2023 | Parenting
Like neurotypical teens, most of our autistic teens are trying to decide what to do after high school. College? Job? Trade school? Certification program? It is disheartening when I look at the statistics for employment and autistic adults. The rate of unemployment is...
by Tamara | Mar 24, 2023 | Parenting
When people think of autism, they usually imagine children. In fact, when I did my capstone project for my master’s degree, I evaluated media coverage of autism. One of my findings is that media tend to infantilize autism and focus primarily on children in their news...
