Parent Guidance

Vaccinations can combine several hard things at once: an unfamiliar room, waiting, touch, uncertainty and a brief painful sensation. A

For some autistic children, nail cutting is not a small grooming task. The click of clippers, pressure on a fingertip,

An ADHD child can move from frustration to shouting, tears or impulsive action very quickly. In the hot moment, long

An eye test can involve unfamiliar lights, close-up equipment, waiting and being asked to identify tiny symbols. For an autistic

Hydration for autistic and ADHD children can need more than reminders to “drink more.” A child may notice thirst late,

Some autistic and ADHD children notice hunger, thirst, temperature, tiredness or a racing heart differently. A need may seem to

Street crossing asks a child to stop an impulse, scan several directions, judge speed and distance, remember a sequence and

Hair washing combines water on the face, scalp touch, strong smells, echoes, temperature changes and an uncertain finish. For an

Siblings of autistic or ADHD children can feel love, pride, annoyance, protectiveness, embarrassment and worry — sometimes in the same