COVID-19 | Autism in Our Nest

“This is Halloween, this is Halloween!”

October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Halloween, Special Interests 28

Halloween is here and the season was fun. Read about it, 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!

My New Running Shoes

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, exercise, Online Learning, Running, Sports 40

I have been saving my new running shoes for something special – my next training cycle. But when is that going to be? Read more, here!

It’s THAT Time of Year Again

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020 Autism, COVID-19, Halloween, Online Learning, Special Interests, Zoom 37

Online learning is hard. Online learning during the Halloween season is practically impossible. 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!

person in black hoodie riding swing while raining

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!