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Summer + New Schedule = ?

Don’t get me wrong: my child with autism likes the summer vacation from school.

It’s just that the transition from the rigid routine of school to the relative freedom of summer break is not entirely a joyful one.

All children need routine, but kids with autism and Asperger’s seem to need it much more.

They often have a harder time adjusting to a new routine – especially if it is not as strict as the old one!

So, when school is out, we adopt a home schedule that mimics the school day in some regards, with meals, snacks and activities at set times every day.... READ MORE

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