Have you entered the world of home schooling autism? Too many parents of children with autism have been suddenly thrust into the world of home schooling. Not planned. But the Coronavirus has changed a lot of things quickly, including the ability to attend school.
This current situation is different from regular life at home. The change is not just related to missing school. What's tough is that all of the routines and activities of regular life have stopped or at least changed.
Many of those things that you build into your life with your child to keep him busy and content have been altered.
For example, you've been working forever to teach your child how to request to go to McDonald's for lunch. And now, he requests McDonald's and you can't take him. And the problem is he doesn't understand why you can't go. I'm sure you get it. It can be tough.
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You can do more than you think
This is a perfect time for parents to teach their child with autism at home. Linda Hodgdon has helpful tips for you.
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