Autism & ADHD Articles for Parents

Is Your Neurodivergent Child Ready to Stay Home Alone? A Skills-First Safety Plan

There is no single age or diagnosis that decides whether a child can stay home alone. Readiness depends on local

Winning and losing can feel surprisingly intense for some autistic and ADHD children. A game may involve waiting, uncertainty, sudden

Hospitals can combine unfamiliar people, bright lights, waiting, touch, pain and uncertainty. For an autistic or ADHD child, that does

A parent-teacher meeting can feel rushed, especially when the conversation centres on difficulties. A short plan made before the meeting

Diwali can be joyful and meaningful, but its changing routines, visitors, bright lights and sudden firework sounds may also be

Video calls can help children stay connected with relatives, but they also combine sound, faces, turn-taking and unpredictable questions on

A test may look like one school task, but it can ask a child to manage unfamiliar rules, time pressure,

An after-school club can offer enjoyment, skill-building and connection around a shared interest. It can also arrive when an autistic

“Later,” “next week” and “soon” are invisible. A family calendar can make time easier to understand for autistic and ADHD

A school trip can offer curiosity, friendship and memorable learning. It can also combine an unfamiliar place, altered routines, crowded