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Sibling Workshops for Brothers and Sisters of Kids with Special Needs

June 18, 2014 By Tara 1 Comment

sibling workshop for brothers sisters kids with autism special needs

Grace has been attending a series of sibling workshops (sibshops) this year.  The group meets once a month, and the leaders plan different activities for the kids who have a brother or sister with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, autism, sisters, special needs

Parents of Kids with ADHD Pay Attention. If You Can.

March 10, 2014 By Tara 6 Comments

Nerdguy and I are in the process of starting testing for ADHD.  We have joked about having it for quite awhile now.  Not really joking though.  More like that way you tell someone that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, anxiety

Therapy Burnout

February 12, 2014 By Tara 8 Comments

It was 6 years ago on January 30th that Maggie was diagnosed with Autism.  From that day forward, life was a whirl of navigating the system, making appointments and getting on endless waitlists.  I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, autism, stress, therapy

I’m Back Baby

June 20, 2013 By Tara 6 Comments

Lots to catch up on!!  I went to Boston at the beginning of the month to see friends and relax.  It was awesome and deserves its own post.  I'm not sure what happened since then except … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, autism, laundry, meltdowns

Melatonin for Sleep Issues in Autism

May 15, 2013 By Tara 1 Comment

We finally started Molly on melatonin at night.  We didn't think that she had that much trouble with sleeping...sure the stretch of time it took to get her to drop off was increasing, and she has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, autism, melatonin, sleep

Dinner Is Served. Sometimes.

April 30, 2013 By Tara 3 Comments

Last year at Blissdom Canada I had the pleasure of meeting the very lovely Louise Gleeson of Late Night Plays.  We had chatted a bit and commented on each other's blogs, but it was so nice to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, BlissDom Canada, cooking, friends, grocery store, shopping, writing

My Curb May Be TOO Appealing

April 26, 2013 By Tara 1 Comment

I do this thing where I invite people over, either for social occasions or as a meeting location.  And then I want to fake my death to get out of it.  I have delusional expectations that I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: adhd, cleaning, meetings, messes

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