special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
COVID and Autism Schedules Okay, so here we go again. I’m down with Covid once more. Covid and autism schedules are hard when you’re sick. Attempting to quarantine myself to prevent anyone else from falling ill, but Jacob doesn’t quite grasp the concept. He’s eager to burst into my room with his repertoire of movie […]
Before Jacob’s autism diagnosis, we were bewildered by his lack of attention, clueless about his hyperactivity. But hey, at least he helped with cleaning – albeit based on my tone and body language, not my words! 😅 Understanding Energetic Behavior: Some kids are like perpetual motion machines. If Jacob ever stopped moving, I’d check his […]
Ever felt like a detective trying to crack the case of your child’s meltdown? You may need to try sensory-friendly schedules. Welcome to the world’s quirkiest puzzle, where flickering lights, itchy shirts, and vacuum cleaner roars can trigger an emotional rollercoaster. Sensory sensitivities team up with communication barriers, leaving us feeling like we need a […]
The Importance of Managing Autism Routines and Schedules 🧩 We all have off days or weeks, and I’m no different. At the beginning of this journey, I didn’t have routines or scheduled activities for Jacob. I just didn’t know any better. We have to be able to manage autism routines when our children are not […]
