Understanding Parenting Strategies for Children with Autism and ADHD
May 9, 2025 - 02:30
Occupational Therapist Trish Crone recently shared valuable insights on parenting children diagnosed with autism and ADHD during a discussion with Mellisa Paul. Crone emphasized the importance of understanding each child's unique needs and the significance of early intervention.
Parents are encouraged to create structured environments that foster routine and predictability, which can help children feel more secure. Crone highlighted the effectiveness of using visual aids and schedules to assist children in understanding daily activities and transitions.
Moreover, she stressed the importance of open communication with educators and therapists to ensure a cohesive approach to the child's development. Building a support network is also crucial, as it allows parents to share experiences and strategies with others facing similar challenges.
Crone's advice serves as a reminder that while parenting a child on the spectrum can be challenging, it can also be incredibly rewarding with the right tools and support in place.
MORE NEWS
August 24, 2026 - 00:49
Life Options Clinic seeks funds for parenting facilityA faith-based family clinic in Milton has collected just over $200,000 so far, putting it about a third of the way toward its $750,000 target for a new building. The planned facility would serve as...
August 23, 2026 - 04:32
Can We Talk About the Mental Load?The mental load, that constant hum of invisible work that keeps a household running, is finally getting the attention it deserves. It is the endless list of tasks that never seems to be...
August 22, 2026 - 13:16
Today In Parenting: Saturday, August 22, 2026A new parenting moment is going viral, and it is not the kind of milestone you put in the baby book. On Saturday, August 22, 2026, one mom found herself deeply embarrassed while her husband...
August 21, 2026 - 20:02
'Chancla' invites Latinx readers to embrace nonviolent parentingA new release is sparking conversation in Latinx communities by directly questioning a long-standing parenting tradition. The book, which takes its name from the familiar sound of a flying...