by Tamara | Sep 19, 2020 | Getting Help
It’s important to work with any teenager who is making the transition from youth to adulthood. However, transition planning is usually more involved for teenagers who have autism spectrum disorder. So when should you start a transition plan for a teenager with autism?...
by Tamara | Sep 11, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Children with autism sometimes need help interacting with the environment around them, managing sensory issues and refining gross and fine motor skills. They also could need help learning how to do daily living activities. Occupational therapy can help your child with...
by Tamara | Sep 5, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Music enhances our lives in so many ways. It lifts our mood when we are feeling down, motivates us for a better workout, encourages us to move our bodies, and provides a great deal of entertainment. When music is used in therapy as “music therapy,” it helps children...
by Tamara | Aug 29, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Most parents need some type of childcare for their children, whether it’s because they are working, running errands or finally having a date night with their spouse. As parents of kids with autism and ADHD, we not only need care for them in those situations but also...
by Tamara | Aug 22, 2020 | Parenting
Being a brother or sister to a child with autism and ADHD is not easy. As parents and caregivers, we spend so much time and attention caring for our autism/ADHD kids. We do our best to provide equal love, nurturing and care for all our kids. However, we know that...
by Tamara | Aug 16, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
In our home, we are big animal lovers! I grew up with dogs and now so have my boys. Studies have shown that having dogs as pets can be incredibly beneficial, especially for kids with autism and/or ADHD. For those who want to take a step further, some families have...
by Tamara | Aug 12, 2020 | Finances, Long-term planning
Let’s face it, as parents of children with autism and ADHD, we worry about our kids’ futures. Autism hits families hard financially. We want to ensure they are cared for if we are not around. Some of our high-functioning kids will live independently and do the whole...
by Tamara | Aug 8, 2020 | Budgeting, Finances
The financial burden of having a child with autism is real. A study published in Pediatrics (2014) estimated families spend $17,000 more on autism expenses than families that do not have a child with autism. Research also found that lifetime costs of caring for a...
