by Tamara | Aug 6, 2020 | Finances
Autism affects families in so many ways. There are emotional, social, marital, sibling and other impacts. One of the biggest ways that autism affects a family is financially. The financial burden can be significant for a family with one or more members diagnosed with...
by Tamara | Aug 1, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
Raising a child with autism and ADHD can be exhausting, stressful and overwhelming at times. It also can feel isolating. It’s such a relief when you meet another parent who is also on this journey. They understand and get it. Local autism and ADHD support groups are...
by Tamara | Jul 29, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
They say it takes a village to raise a child. What I’ve learned is part of that village needs to include a “dream team” of experts to support your child with autism/ADHD and your family. Having a child on the spectrum and additionally with ADHD can be overwhelming and...
by Tamara | Jul 27, 2020 | School
School is such an important part of any child’s life, including those with autism/ADHD. Yet, for our kids on the spectrum, school can be very challenging both from academic and behavior perspectives. As a parent/caregiver, having a good relationship with your child’s...
by Tamara | Jul 25, 2020 | School
Whether your child is going to school for the first time, attending a new school or just going back to their previous school, getting ready for a new school year can be stressful for kids with autism/ADHD. A new teacher and classroom is an unknown for your child,...
by Tamara | Jul 18, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Whether you choose cognitive behavior therapy, applied behavioral analysis, family therapy or another type of therapy, finding the right therapist for your child is a must. Without a good therapist who your child and you can trust, your child will not reap the...
by Tamara | Jul 11, 2020 | Getting Help, Treatments/Services
Deciding whether or not to put your child with ADHD on medicine is a big decision. It is one that most parents wrestle with after their child is diagnosed. That is because we know it’s a long-term decision that requires maintenance medicine usually during many years....
by Tamara | Jul 5, 2020 | Inspiration, Parenting
Raising a child with autism and ADHD can be a full-time job in itself. In fact, about 40 percent of parents in the United States who have a child with special needs leave the workforce to become a full-time caregiver for their children. That leaves about 60 percent of...
