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TAMITOS Move vs Strava: why run with an app that helps
TAMITOS Move is not just a charity app. It records your runs, walks and rides, gives you groups, photos, comments and Instagram-ready share cards…
23 October 2026
Autistic person or person with autism: why asking matters
Both “autistic person” and “person with autism” can belong in a respectful conversation. When referring to a particular person, find out which…
23 October 2026
Leaving the playground: agreeing on the end of play
A final turn can mean different things to a parent and a child. Plan the end of playground time with honest choices, time for belongings and space…
23 October 2026
Picture-book reading in preschool: discuss difference without singling out a child
A shared story can open a conversation about difference without making one child the subject. Practical preschool reading ideas, original examples…
23 October 2026
What is AAC? Communication is more than speech
Augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, supplements or replaces speech when speech alone does not meet someone's communication needs. It…
22 October 2026
A child's haircut: planning around noise and touch
Before booking a child's haircut, agree on a quieter appointment, a small plan and a clear way for the child to say or show “stop”. Find out what…
22 October 2026
Reading with children over a video call
Grandparents can share a picture book with a child over a video call, even when they live far apart. Start with clear sound, a book ready to open and…
22 October 2026
What is alt text? Describe the picture’s purpose
Alt text conveys an image's relevant meaning to someone who cannot see it. A visible caption may add context or a photographer's credit, but it does…
21 October 2026
Shopping with a child: when the checkout queue stops
The hardest part of a short shopping trip with a child may be waiting at the checkout. A smaller list, a clear next step and a plan for a stalled…
21 October 2026
Reading in a bilingual family: one story, two languages
Reading with a child in two languages does not require translating every sentence twice. Choose a language you can use comfortably, make room for the…
21 October 2026
TAMITOS: How love for our daughter became a project for the world
Nina and Rastislav Bakala share the story of Zoe and Tamia, and how love for their daughter inspired books, TAMITOS Move and a world of understanding.
20 October 2026
What is Easy Read? Clear information with useful pictures
Easy Read is a way of preparing information so it is easier to read and understand. It involves more than shortening sentences or increasing the font…
20 October 2026
Baking with children when noise or sticky hands get in the way
When baking with children, offer small jobs they can genuinely choose or decline. A child might arrange paper cases, pass a clean spoon or watch from…
20 October 2026
A child's reading corner: start with one book
A child's reading corner can be a comfortable place to open a book, rather than a dedicated part of a bedroom. Start with a seat or patch of floor…
20 October 2026
SDH subtitles: more than the spoken dialogue
SDH subtitles give deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers text for dialogue and important sound information, such as a meaningful noise or an unseen…
19 October 2026
A child's first cinema visit: what to check
Before a child's first cinema visit, check the conditions of the particular screening as well as the film. Sound, lighting, trailers and the option…
19 October 2026
A book gift for a child who cannot read independently yet
A child does not need to read printed words independently to enjoy owning a book. Choose a gift around their interests, the illustrations and the…
19 October 2026
What is audio description? A story beyond the picture
Audio description is spoken information about important visual details in a video. It can explain a character's movement or a change of location that…
18 October 2026
A child's first museum visit: keep the plan small
Before a child's first museum visit, check the entrance, the route to one chosen exhibit, somewhere to pause and the possibility of leaving early…
18 October 2026
A family walk with TAMITOS Move, without a race
On a family walk, TAMITOS Move can be an addition rather than the judge of your pace. Choose a route first and agree that stopping or turning back is…
18 October 2026
Association is not causation: reading a study
An association means that two measured things are connected in the data. On its own, it does not establish that one causes the other. When reading an…
17 October 2026
The same book again: sharing a child's favourite
When a child asks for the same book again, you do not automatically need to replace it. Read it as you did yesterday, share a favourite page or agree…
17 October 2026
Choosing a children's book online: use the preview
When choosing a children's book online, open the inside-page preview, read a short passage aloud and check the language and format of the exact…
17 October 2026
Systematic review or meta-analysis: what is the difference?
A systematic review gathers and assesses research using planned methods to answer a particular question. A meta-analysis statistically combines…
16 October 2026
Reading with two children of different ages
When reading with two children of different ages, they do not need to do the same thing. One might follow a picture while the other listens to a…
16 October 2026
A message inside a child's book: personal, not pushy
A message inside a child's book can be simple: their name, a personal thought, your signature and the date. It does not need to tell the child who to…
16 October 2026
What is a preprint? Reading autism research news
A preprint is a publicly available scientific manuscript that has not yet been peer reviewed. It can contain interesting findings without being an…
15 October 2026
Visiting grandparents: agree the small things first
Before visiting grandparents, agree on the timing, food, greeting and an option for a break. Choose the details that actually matter to your family…
15 October 2026
TAMITOS clothing: check the fit before you order
Choose the specific TAMITOS garment before choosing a size. The children's hoodie uses age labels, the adult hoodie uses letter sizes, and the…
15 October 2026
1 in 31 or 1 in 127? Reading autism statistics clearly
The figures 1 in 31 and 1 in 127 describe different groups. CDC reports identified autism among eight-year-old children in monitored US areas in…
14 October 2026
A birthday invitation that makes joining in easier
A helpful children's birthday invitation explains more than the address and starting time. Share the activities, food, likely noisy moments and any…
14 October 2026
TAMI points are not euros: how TAMITOS Move works today
With TAMITOS Move, movement currently earns TAMI points. Until a partner funds a movement support pool, those points do not turn into euros and…
14 October 2026
Wordless picture books: how illustrations tell a story
A wordless picture book tells its story mainly through illustrations rather than paragraphs of text. When exploring one together, notice what…
13 October 2026
Your first library visit with a child: a simple plan
A first library visit with your child can be a short exploration rather than a large outing. Check opening hours and registration rules, find the…
13 October 2026
Free TAMITOS games: what can you play today?
You can open free TAMITOS mini games in your browser from the Games page. Options include puzzles, memory matching, colouring and Zoomie Run. The…
13 October 2026
Autumn outdoor games: 5 ideas for a short walk with children
Autumn outdoor games do not require a long hike or a bag of equipment. Start with a short, safe route and one simple idea: noticing a colour, a shape…
12 October 2026
Reading with a child who does not want to answer questions
Shared reading does not require a child to answer questions or retell the plot. You can look at pictures, listen, point or sit quietly together. If…
12 October 2026
TAMITOS book 1 or book 2: what is published and what is a preorder?
Príbeh porozumenia is the first, published TAMITOS book. Príbeh výnimočnosti is the second book, offered as a preorder and dispatched after printing…
12 October 2026
Children's books about feelings: 5 picture books to share
Explore five picture books about feelings, individuality, courage and change. A TAMITOS editorial selection with ideas for reading together.
11 October 2026
Children's books for a home library: 5 picks for a shelf that gets used
Build a small family bookshelf with five different reading experiences. TAMITOS shares its own first pick and four books from other creators.
11 October 2026
Best children's books: 7 picks to enjoy together
Discover seven picture books for family reading, feelings and adventure. Our first editorial pick is TAMITOS Príbeh porozumenia, in Slovak.
11 October 2026
Cartoons about feelings: from shared viewing to the world of TAMITOS
What should families look for in cartoons about feelings? Explore shared viewing, familiar Bluey and Peppa Pig worlds, and the upcoming TAMITOS…
11 October 2026
A Christmas book gift for children: make time for a TAMITOS story
Discover TAMITOS as a Christmas book gift for children. Explore Book 1 and the signed Book 2 pre-order. These are Slovak-language editions.
11 October 2026
Developmental language disorder or autism: how to tell the difference
DLD and autism can look alike because both involve language. A side-by-side comparison, why the difference matters, who makes the diagnosis and how…
8 October 2026
Autism at school: support measures, teaching assistants and working with the school
What support an autistic child can get at school, the steps to take, what to tell the teacher and how to help classmates understand autism. Based on…
8 October 2026
Autistic shutdown: what it is and how to help your child
A shutdown is the quiet reaction of an overloaded nervous system: the child goes silent, stops responding and withdraws. How to recognise it, how it…
8 October 2026
ADHD or autism: what is the difference, and can a child have both?
ADHD and autism can look alike from the outside but have different roots. A side-by-side comparison, why they get confused, who diagnoses them and…
8 October 2026
What is neurodiversity? A simple explanation for parents and teachers
Neurodiversity means every brain works a little differently. What neurodivergent and neurotypical mean, who is neurodivergent, how to explain it to…
8 October 2026
Autism support in Slovakia: where to get help, organisations and contacts (2026)
After the words "it is autism", nobody hands you a map. This is the one we wish we had: where to go in Slovakia, step by step.
6 September 2026
How to Help an Autistic Child Name & Manage Big Emotions
Short answer: You help an autistic child manage big emotions by co-regulating, lending them your calm before you expect any calm back. That means…
30 August 2026
Are Siblings of Autistic Children More Empathetic? What the Research Really Shows
You have probably read that brothers and sisters of autistic children grow up unusually empathetic. It is a lovely idea and it is not what the…
23 August 2026
Do Books, Games and Cartoons Actually Help Autistic Children? What the Research Says
Parents are told that the right book, the right game or the right cartoon will help their autistic child. Some of that is true, some of it is…
23 August 2026
Sensory Overload in Children: How to Recognise and Manage It (Autism and the Senses)
What sensory overload in children is, how to recognise it, what triggers it and how to help, in the moment and long term. A practical guide for…
19 August 2026Signs of Autism in Children: Early Symptoms by Age and When to See a Professional
Early signs of autism in children by area and by age: speech, social communication, repetitive behaviour, sensory processing. Clear, calm, plus when…
18 August 2026
Meltdown in public: how to handle an autistic child's meltdown (step by step)
A meltdown in a shop or in public? A calm, step-by-step guide to handling an autistic child's meltdown, what not to do, and how to deal with…
17 August 2026
How to explain autism to children: five conversations
Five model conversations about autism for parents and teachers, with practical wording, space for siblings and a simple classroom activity.
17 August 2026
Why Are Families of Autistic Children Withdrawing from Society? When a Diagnosis Changes the Way the Whole Family Functions
When a family learns that their child is autistic, an entirely new stage of life begins. Every family experiences it differently, but most parents…
25 July 2026
Summer holiday with an autistic child: how to prepare
Children with autism look forward to holidays just as much as any other child. To make sure everyone actually enjoys it, a little extra preparation…
10 June 2026
How Children's Media Shapes Attention, Empathy, and Their View of the World
Children's books, animated films, and TV shows have always been a natural part of childhood. But they are much more than a way to pass the time or…
1 June 2026
Nutrition and Autism: What Autistic Children Eat and Why It Can Be So Challenging
Food is one of the topics parents of autistic children deal with on a daily basis. Not as a one-time issue, but as a constant part of everyday life…
23 May 2026
Sleep and Autism: Why Autistic Children Don’t Sleep and What You Can Do About It
Sleep is often one of the first areas where parents begin to notice that something is different. While for some children it may just be a temporary…
19 May 2026
Autism or Delayed Development? How to Tell the Difference and When to Take Action
Your child still isn’t speaking the way other children the same age do. They do not respond to their name as expected. They play differently. They do…
14 May 2026
April Belongs to Autism. And to All of Us.
Autism hit our family first like a wave. We didn't know it would end up enriching us more than we could have ever imagined. This April, we share what…
30 March 2026
Autistic meltdown: what happens in the brain and how to actually help
ou are standing in the middle of a supermarket, your child is screaming, throwing themselves on the floor, and you have no idea what to do next…
12 March 2026
Sunflower as a Symbol of Autism: How It Helped Us While Traveling
The sunflower symbol represents hidden disabilities and can significantly ease situations at airports. In this article, we share our personal…
4 March 2026
The Birth of Our First Book: Tamitos, Tale of Understanding
Tamitos: Tale of Understanding is a touching story about two sisters who discover the power of empathy, patience, and unconditional love. Inspired…
22 October 2025
FMT, Stem Cells & Our Autism Journey: What Really Helped Us
Our autism journey with FMT vs. stem cells: what they are, how they felt, and what helped us most. Personal experience. Not medical advice.
15 October 2025
Therapies & Support: From Dolphin Therapy to Speech Therapy and Beyond
Our family’s honest look at autism therapies from early starts at age two to years of trial, error, and growth. We share why we moved from Son-Rise…
12 October 2025
🌟 TAMI(tos) Magic Date 🌟
A heartfelt birthday essay for Tamia on the “TAMI(tos) Magic Date”, 10/10, reflecting on how her arrival sparked the TAMITOS community. Through…
9 October 2025
Our Goal is Simple: One Place Where Families Can Learn, Grow, and Feel They Are Not Alone
This blog shares the heart of Tamitos: a safe, welcoming space for families on the autism journey. It tells the story of why the project was created…
8 October 2025
Stories & Awareness: Why Tamitos Was Created, What Autism Means to Us, and How We Can All Build More Understanding
Stories & Awareness” introduces Tamitos, a project born from parents of an autistic daughter, Tamia. It blends heart-led storytelling with practical…
6 October 2025
How Tamitos Was Born: The Heartfelt Origin of an Autism-Inspired Brand
The story of Tamitos is deeply personal and authentic. It was born out of the love of parents for their daughter, Tamia, an autistic child who…
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