School | Autism in Our Nest

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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!

Back to School…Right?

October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Halloween, IEP, Masks, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, parenting, schedule, School, Speech 27

Declan is supposed to start back at school in one week. At least, I think so. Right? Read more, here!

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Square One Art

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Online Learning, parenting, School 48

It was a very special art class, where Declan completed a very special piece of artwork. Check it out!

Socialization is Out the Window – For Now

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, COVID-19, Friends, Friendships, Fun, games, Inclusion, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Parent, Pool, schedule, School, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Learning, Social Script, Social Skills, Socialization, Speech, Swimming, Zoom 22

Declan left the pool season as Mr. Social and entered the online classroom where social interaction with peers is not allowed. Read more about this transition, here!

Learning the Ropes in the Online Learning World

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 1/1 Aid, Autism, behavior, Chewy Tube, Coping Skills, COVID-19, Diet, Emotional Regulation, fidget cube, Fidget toy, frustration, IEP, learning, Listening, Occupational Therapy, Online Learning, Oral Sensory Needs, Oral Sensory Toys, parenting, schedule, School, Screen Time, Self-Regulation, Speech, Stay-At-Home Mom, Transitions, Visual Learning, Zoom 30

The first week of online learning is over. How did we do? Find out here!

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!

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!

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!