Autism in Our Nest

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!

It’s time to put it all away

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 Atlantis Black 29

It’s been a week of extension cords and memories. Read more about it, here!

STUFF Everywhere

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Flexible Thinking, games, Gaming, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, Patience, Toys, Trampoline 28

Just one more transition at home we’ve had to make with COVID-19 – there is STUFF everywhere! Read more, here!

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.

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!

The Year When Anything is Possible

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Garmin, Gym, Online Learning, Routine, Running, School 33

It’s 2020. Nothing seems to surprise us anymore. Read more, here!

“SHHHH!”

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 ADHD, Autism, COVID-19, Dogs, Friends, learning, Online Learning, Parent, Pool, School 25

With my husband working in the basement everyday, “SHHH!” can be heard daily. If he isn’t returning to work because it isn’t safe, why are kids and teachers being sent back? Read more, here!