Does my child have autism or ADHD?
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Does my child have autism or ADHD?

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Autism and ADHD are both neurological disorders. Often, when a child is on the autism spectrum, they may also receive a dual or co-morbid diagnosis of ADHD. Sometimes a child with ADHD may also receive a dual or co-morbid diagnosis of autism. In fact, there are some studies that suggest that up to half of kids on the spectrum, also have ADHD. Both autism and ADHD are also far more common in boys than they are in girls… or, we may just be missing the signs in girls. Often, women are misdiagnosed with anxiety and/or depression before they are diagnosed with ADHD. That was true in my case, anyway. I was diagnosed with depression at the age of 14 but wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD and…

10 Harmful Things that Parents Say to Their Children

10 Harmful Things that Parents Say to Their Children

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As parents, and as humans really, sometimes we might say things we don’t really mean to say. I know, for me, there are times that my words are very carefully chosen. Often, it’s out of respect for an individual and because I want to polite. But, believe me here, there have also been plenty of instances where I really wanted to give someone a piece of my mind. I know the power of words- written and spoken. I also know how to analyze people and exploit their weaknesses. Does that make me a terrible person? Not really. I choose not to be this way. I could be this way though. I could produce barb after barb and harmful comment after harmful comment. But I wouldn’t…

Eight Simple Time Management Tips for Moms to Increase Productivity

Eight Simple Time Management Tips for Moms to Increase Productivity

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Now, you may be wondering why I started including time management tips for moms in a section that’s supposed to be about Homemaking. But, I’ll explain. For me, time management is crucial to homemaking. I need to balance my hours properly so I’m getting everything done during the day. Between blogging, chasing after a toddler, and homemaking- there’s not enough hours in the day! Or so it would seem. Today, I want to share simple time management tips for moms to make the most of the time you have. 8 Simple Time Management Tips for Moms * Set Priorities – There are really only four choices: 1. Most important 2. Most urgent 3. Least important 4. Least urgent When you identify tasks and set your priorities…

8 Steps to Creating a Neurodiverse Family Budget

8 Steps to Creating a Neurodiverse Family Budget

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Creating a family budget may seem like an overwhelming thought. But, it is possible so long as you keep your financial goals in mind. And take baby steps. In fact, the first time we created a family budget; we didn’t do very well with it. Some months we were definitely okay and other months, well, it was as if the budget never existed. Also remember that by creating a budget, you aren’t sacrificing your entire life. You also aren’t handcuffed to your budget. But if the idea of living within your budget gives you anxiety, give yourself a little breathing room at the beginning and gradually work your way into your budget. It all starts with creating a family budget that everyone can agree on….

Is my child autistic or just shy? Looking for social signs of autism

Is my child autistic or just shy? Looking for social signs of autism

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When it comes to looking for the initial signs of autism in children, we often look for the developmental delays first. And this makes sense, right? Autism, after all, is a developmental disorder. But, what else are we looking for? What else should parents be concerned about? With my daughter, she had a regression in speech.  Other signs to look for include delays in social skills or social signs of autism.  Delayed Social Signs of Autism In addition to some of the other red flags such as speech regression, here are a few of the social signs of autism: This will look different, of course, depending on the age of the child. A toddler, for example, is still very concerned about themselves. The world, in…

Things that Parents of Autistic Children are Sick of Hearing

Things that Parents of Autistic Children are Sick of Hearing

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I often hear what’s meant to be “helpful advice” usually from well meaning strangers. And while most of the time I can at least appreciate the fact that they’re trying to help; it’s really just getting on my nerves. I’m certainly not against receiving advice, just that when it comes to my autistic child, I really don’t want to hear it. I understand, of course, that on occasion there is good advice. But other times, it’s just not what I want to hear. So here are just a few things that this parent of an autistic child is sick of hearing. And if you’re looking for ways to support a family that has a child with autism, please check out my autism resources and inspiration….