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Category: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism Awareness Month – April 2025

April 7, 2025 Amy Nielsen

Ten years old. That’s how old my youngest son will be this month. His birthday month is the same month of Autism Awareness. So it’s always a reminder for me to stop, count our blessings, assess our progress, and acknowledge our continued current and future challenges. Honoring one without the other, is like taking awayContinue reading Autism Awareness Month – April 2025 →

Mom School: When You Must Become the Teacher & the Therapist

March 30, 2020October 6, 2021 Amy Nielsen1 Comment

Amy shares how she has adapted her daily schedule as she now finds herself in the role of her ASD preschool son’s home-school teacher and ABA therapist.Continue reading Mom School: When You Must Become the Teacher & the Therapist →

Podcast 23: What Parent’s of Children With Special Needs Wish You Knew

February 21, 2020July 7, 2020 Amy Nielsen1 Comment

Amy shares what families of children impacted by developmental disabilities, such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, wish their friends and families knew. Continue reading Podcast 23: What Parent’s of Children With Special Needs Wish You Knew →

Preparing Children with Autism for the Holidays

November 2, 2019July 7, 2020 Amy Nielsen

Amy shares how she prepares her son who has ADHD and Autism for the Holidays by year-round exposure.Continue reading Preparing Children with Autism for the Holidays →

Podcast 15: Your Autistic Child’s Strengths

October 10, 2019May 26, 2021 Amy Nielsen

Find out how to build your autistic child’s strengths and overcome his or her challenges.Continue reading Podcast 15: Your Autistic Child’s Strengths →

A Christmas Meltdown Turns Into Christmas Miracle

December 31, 2018October 8, 2019 Amy Nielsen

Amy shares how a holiday meltdown turned into a holiday miracle.Continue reading A Christmas Meltdown Turns Into Christmas Miracle →

Their Stories

September 30, 2018October 10, 2019 Amy Nielsen1 Comment

“Their Stories” is where we will celebrate the “Big Abilities” of children with developmental disabilities.Continue reading Their Stories →

Our ADHD Journey

September 21, 2018May 16, 2021 Amy Nielsen1 Comment

To say Barclay is active would be like comparing a kitten and a lion.  It’s nowhere near an accurate description!

Sixty to Zero: Our Unique Bedtime Routine

September 20, 2018June 2, 2021 Amy Nielsen

A typical evening routine for my son involves an hour of roughhousing and several laps around the background. This is not your average evening routine, but parenting a child with exceptional needs is far from average!Continue reading Sixty to Zero: Our Unique Bedtime Routine →

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