Social Distancing | Autism in Our Nest

The Happy Honker

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 Autism, Church, Conversation, COVID-19, Social Distancing 20

2021 gave us a whole new experience and taught us a few fun things. Read about it, here!

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Our New Old Schedule

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 2020, COVID-19, Friends, Friendships, Masks, Parent, parenting, Routine, schedule, School, Social Distancing, Socialization, Zoom 28

Daylight Savings Time ALMOST got me again. Thankfully, we are back on schedule. Our new old schedule!

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It’s Finally…Quiet!

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, School, Social Distancing 23

The house is so clean. And quiet! Find out why, here!

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4 Aids to Help the Autistic Online Learner

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Fidget toy, IEP, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, parenting, schedule, Sensory Needs, Sensory Seeking, Sensory Toys, Social Distancing, support, Trampoline, Transitions, Visual Learning 34

As we gear up for online learning in the fall, I realized there are four special accommodations I make for my autistic son so he can be successful with school. Read more, here!

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Risks, Risks, Everywhere a Risk

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Masks, Soccer, Social Distancing, Social Interaction, Social Skills 27

In the past five months we have assessed which risks we were willing to take in any situation. This weekend we allowed the kids a new activity. Read about it, here!

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10 Tips for Successful Online Learning

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, learning, Online Learning, parenting, Routine, schedule, School, Sensory Needs, Social Distancing, Zoom 38

Online learning is back! This time it will be different, and we need to be ready. Read how, here!

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The Mask is the Right Choice – For Me

July 30, 2020July 29, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Food, Masks, Shopping, Social Distancing 32

I’ve adapted to masking in public spaces. Why haven’t others? Here are my thoughts on the matter.

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The Birthday Beast and Life Lessons

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Aggression, Anger, Autism, Autism Awareness, behavior, Birthday, COVID-19, Emotion, Emotional Regulation, family, frustration, games, Gaming, learning, losing, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, parenting, Regulate, Restricted Interests, Self-Regulation, Social Distancing 24

While trying to create the best birthday ever for Declan, we unintentionally created a birthday beast. Read how we handled the beast, here!

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The Plans Unfold

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, High Functioning Autism, IEP, Impulsivity, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, parenting, Routine, School, Sensory Seeking, Sibling, Social Distancing, Speech, Swimming, Teacher 21

The first round of plans for the new school year have been sent out. Knowing MY kids, one of the plans made me smile. Read more about it, here!

School: To be, or not to be? That is the question…

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Friendships, Handwriting, IEP, Mario, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, parenting, Pool, School, Self-Regulation, Social Distancing, support 44

The conversation is in the air. What will school look like in the Fall? I think it may be different for everyone. Read more, here!

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