Do some members of your families look down upon or judge your autistic kid/s?
1. Not verbally but you can tell often from their reaction or looks. 2. Yup. Mostly pity! I do not…
Does the onset of puberty make symptoms of ADHD worse?
1. Yes definitely! Dealing with it now, with my almost 11 year old daughter.. 2. It is awful so far.…
ADHD Kids are Smart but Lack Common Sense
Several parents share this opinion about their ADHD kids. Here are a few responses (verbatim) that depict the dilemma they…
Chewing on Blankets and T-shirts
Many children with autism put objects in their mouths, such as pencils or toys, and chew on them as a…
Difficulty Sleeping?
Sleeping difficulty is a common problem with children on the autism spectrum. As many as 50% of children on the…
Violence and Challenging Behaviour in children with Special Needs
This is one of the toughest situation, parents of children with ASD go though. Browsing through these responses will clarify…
How do you help your kid remember things for and from school?
Parents of children with ASD and ADHD know how difficult it is to achieve tasks, that come habitually and spontaneously…
What helps autistic people to keep calm after a meltdown or shutdown?
We all know that meltdowns can be debilitating for the person undergoing the trauma, and for the caretakers who desire…
“Take 5 Breathing” – Calm-down tool
Thanks to: growtherapist.com Best calm-down tools are those that can be done by anyone, anywhere, anytime which is why this…
You are not alone. I am aware of your hair struggle…
Is managing hair a sensory overload for people living with autism, especially during this Coronavirus lock down? Hair in my…