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When Life Gives You ADHD
By: K Donohue, a parent of a Child with ADHD When my son was born, I swear he popped out and started verbally telling me about his experience. He has always wanted to make sure he was heard. He got excited, interrupted conversations, got distracted, never sat still, impulsive, and had no fear but was Continue reading
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How to Deal with Autistic Kids and Practical Tips
By: Anna Jackson As a parent of an autistic child, I have years of experience guiding and supporting a high-energy son who also has ADHD. I am dedicated to spreading awareness and providing support based on my experiences for individuals on the autism spectrum. In this article, you’ll find: Introduction: Before sharing my situation and Continue reading
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Doomscrolling and ADHD: How to Take Back Your Time
By: Blair McBride. I’ve spent countless hours in “doomscrolls”. With a brain already low in dopamine, these doom scrolls are too easy for me to get sucked into. I can be scrolling through my phone and consciously think t about how I know I need to stop and yet my finger can’t stop moving. While Continue reading
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A Parent’s Guide to Autism-Friendly Toys and Tools
By: Seasoned Mom. Seasoned Mom is a mom to two children with autism, ages 13 and 9. She is also the spouse of someone on the spectrum. Her education background is in teaching birth to third-grade children with an emphasis on special education, specifically autism. As a mama to two autistic children and an autistic Continue reading
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Supporting Children with Autism through Childhood and Adolescence
By: Sarah. Sarah is a school psychologist in Wisconsin, working to support the diverse needs of children and their families. In her work, she regularly collaborate with families, educators, and other providers to address the unique academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs and strengths of students with autism. As parents, we all want the best for Continue reading
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How to Communicate with Different Types of Autism
By: Seasoned mom. Seasoned mom is a wife and mother to three ASD/Autism family members. She also has a teaching degree and completed her student teaching in an all autistic preschool. It was early spring, and although it wasn’t the right season, I was pregnant and craving the freshest, juiciest peach. I sent my husband Continue reading
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Understanding Autistic Stimming
By: Sam_v. Sam_v is a recent graduate from the University of Texas at Austin and writer passionate about neurodiversity. In any neurodivergent community, you’ll likely encounter the word stimming. It refers to self-stimulatory behavior, including repetitive motions, sounds, or actions, to seek sensory input. Stimming is synonymous with autism because many autistic individuals struggle with Continue reading
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Stability, Importance of a Daily Routine
By: Frog Girl. As an adult living with autism, I often feel more prone to emotional, physical, and cognitive instability. This instability can increase the severity of my existing autism symptoms, resulting in more brain fog, ruminating thoughts, difficulty socializing, anxiety, repetitive behaviours, sensory distress, overstimulation, meltdowns, etc. There are several techniques to manage each Continue reading
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