Penny Williams's Blog, page 52
November 2, 2015
Why didn’t I deserve a ‘normal’ life?
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How did I get here? I drove back toward home after school drop-off Friday morning, Ricochet still in my car, tears streaming downmy cheeks the same asthe rain flowing down my windshield. I tried to keep my overwhelming sadnessa secret, but the more I thought of the events of that morning, the more the tears […]
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October 27, 2015
Let’s get happy mommas!
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Who takes care of momma? Being the parent of a child with ADHD and/or autism is exhausting, mentally, physically, and emotionally. It can be very isolating as well. This is a problem. How can we do the best for our kids if we are not feeling up to par ourselves? We simply can’t. And we […]
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October 22, 2015
The magic phrase you need when parenting kids with ADHD or autism
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A little magic for the tough times While there is no magic bullet cure for ADHD or autism (you know that’s right!), there is one phrase you cansay to your child that almost always turns around an unwantedsituation. Is your child frustrated? Use this phrase. Is your child down or sad? Use this phrase. Is […]
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October 13, 2015
Confessions of an ADHD momma
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The struggle is truly real Listen. I try to be a very positive person. I strive to implement positive parenting strategies and to be as understanding as possible with my son, Ricochet, who has ADHD and high functioning autism (formerly known as Asperger’s). If I’m going to be really real though, I must admit there […]
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October 6, 2015
Stop calling my child “quirky.”
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Kids with ADHD, autism, and other developmental delays that make them appear “odd” to others are often called “quirky.” Many use it innocently, but it is meant to call them out for their differences. I take offense to that. Stop calling my child “quirky!” Calling him“quirky” is further calling him out for being different. It’s […]
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October 2, 2015
Is ADHD camouflaging autism in your child?
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The Similarities of ADHD and Autism It’s no secret that ADHD and autism share many similar traits and that some symptoms from each neurodevelopmental disorder overlap. Yet, they are two distinct conditions. Until the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health (DSM-V) was released recently, clinicians were advised to diagnose ADHD […]
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September 28, 2015
The one best strategy for parents of kids with ADHD, autism
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Guest post by Katherine Ellison: Over the years, I’ve analyzed and written about dozens of purported smart strategies to cope with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — from “animal therapy” to zinc supplements, meds to meditation, neurofeedback to hair follicle analysis to computer games and Omega 3s… You name it. My one big omission is I’ve […]
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September 3, 2015
Give hope a change to float, even when parenting ADHD and autism
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Hope and I have not always been on the best of terms. I often feel like hope misleads me, and then lets me down. I have hoped for so many things for my son, Ricochet, only to fallinto disappointment in the end. While hope is a powerful tool to keep us moving forward, it can […]
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August 21, 2015
Bring on the D’s and F’s
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Defining ‘Academic Success’ for Kidswith ADHD, Autism Most individuals define academic success by grades and test scores — A’s and B’s and high scoreson benchmark tests are a success. In turn, average and failing grades are indicative of not being successful at school. When your child has ADHD and/or autism though, you have to modify […]
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August 16, 2015
The Great American Road Trip, Autism Spectrum Style
My son, Ricochet, loves the beach. When he’s at the beach he can run wild and free, explore and excavate, and match the temperament of the ocean. When he was younger, he was so excitable and hyper that vacation was fun for him and he never wanted to go back home. Now that he is […]
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