by Tamara | May 23, 2021 | Getting Help
Driving a car is a right of passage as a teenager and a big responsibility. As parents, we may be concerned about whether our teenager with autism and ADHD is ready or even capable of driving a car. Because autism is a spectrum, some teens will be ready at age 16,...
by Tamara | May 16, 2021 | Parenting
Giving back to our community helps us feel part of something bigger and provides a sense of satisfaction that we are helping others. In fact, studies have shown that people who volunteer feel happier. Volunteering helps our autistic and ADHD children and teenagers...
by Tamara | May 8, 2021 | Inspiration, Parenting
The Book: “ADHD and Me” (affiliate link) Author: Chelsea Radojcic-DiCicco What is it about? This delightful, illustrated children’s book is about an eight-year-old girl named Malory. She has ADHD, and she has good days and bad days. Her mom explained that ADHD helps...
by Tamara | May 8, 2021 | Parenting
Summer and children bring to mind fun, swimming, playing and hot weather. For those of us as parents of children with autism and ADHD, we know that providing structure and activities for our kids will help them. How can we do that during the summer? Summer camp is a...
by Tamara | May 2, 2021 | Inspiration, Parenting
The Book: “The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It” (affiliate link) Author: Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D. What is it about: When we think of stress, negative thoughts come to mind. We think of the health problems stress is causing. We...
by Tamara | Apr 25, 2021 | Behaviors, Understanding behaviors
Distractions. Emotional outbursts. Sensory meltdowns. Disorganized and messy rooms. When these occur frequently, it is a sign that our child is not self-regulating. Children with autism and ADHD have a difficult time with regulating their emotions, attention, senses...
by Tamara | Apr 18, 2021 | Behaviors
Music can help us in so many ways. It can motivate us, cheer us up, soothe us and provide enjoyment. For an autistic child, music can help them better understand and process emotions. People with autism struggle with understanding social cues and emotions from other...
by Tamara | Apr 11, 2021 | School
As parents, we want our children to be successful in life. We hope and dream they will have fulfilling careers and satisfying personal lives. For many, part of that dream is that their child will go to college. That isn’t any different for those who have children with...
