Overwhelming and Exhausting:
The Mental and Physical Toll on Parents of Children with Autism 1. Make sure you make some time for yourself before bed at night or… Read More »Overwhelming and Exhausting:
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BloomBuds is an initiative generating love and support for children with ASD and their parents
World Day of Social Justice
Celebrating World Social Justice Day: Advocating for Autism Awareness and Inclusion On February 20th, the world comes together to celebrate World Social Justice Day, a… Read More »World Day of Social Justice
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 need pity, how about a… Read More »Do some members of your families look down upon or judge your autistic kid/s?
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. She’s only 10! 😭 3.… Read More »Does the onset of puberty make symptoms of ADHD worse?
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 face. Smart but no… Read More »ADHD Kids are Smart but Lack Common Sense
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 form of self-stimulatory behaviour. Another habit is sucking shirt sleeves or biting clothes. Although this… Read More »Chewing on Blankets and T-shirts
Difficulty Sleeping?
Sleeping difficulty is a common problem with children on the autism spectrum. As many as 50% of children on the spectrum experience this. This can… Read More »Difficulty Sleeping?
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 the gravity of the situation,… Read More »Violence and Challenging Behaviour in children with Special Needs
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 to neurotypical people. Speaking, instructing,… Read More »How do you help your kid remember things for and from school?
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 the best for their ward… Read More »What helps autistic people to keep calm after a meltdown or shutdown?
