My son, like many others on the spectrum, has issues with sleep. He has trouble winding down at the end of the day and wakes up at all hours of the night. Sometimes he can go back to sleep, other times, he’s done sleeping — no matter what time it is. And when he is…
This time of year, it is hard to be consistent. Holidays, snow days, early dismissals/late arrivals, and illnesses can make life unpredictable. For those of us with kids who thrive on routine, schedule disruptions can cause serious behavior issues, meltdowns, or even regression. autism behaviorsPECSroutineschedules
Today is my son’s birthday. I often put pressure on myself to do traditional birthday things for him. My daughter enjoys her birthday. She loves being greeted with banners and balloons the moment she wakes up, so I decorate the house for her. There’s always a balloon tied to her seat at the dining room…