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My son on lock down: Hard for people with special needs
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Apr 22, 2020 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
I’m happy to hear your daughter is on the way home! We sensed things were bad, but we were absolutely taken aback by how quickly it escalated. It is very strange, unprecedented times for sure. My son has a genetic issue as well- there is no name for it so he also has a diagnosis of ASD. We are using a visual schedule daily to help set the pace for the day. It’s very helpful for both of my guys and I’m finding comfort in it as well. Is Michael verbal? Does he use PECS for communication? I’m attaching a photo of one of the social stories I’ve seen. If you haven’t used one before they are a great way to help people on the spectrum understand what’s going on. My son is a strong reader so we don’t use pictures anymore for visual schedules or social stories but we have in the past.
Up here (we are in Canada) they are recommending that anyone coming from an area where there are many cases (like Cali or New York) should self isolate for 14 days. Will your daughter be isolated when she returns? If Michael is high risk it must be a very stressful time for you!
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Hi, my daughter has been delayed coming back from California. She had 2 flights canceled and she's trying again tomorrow morning. I heard rumors that the government might shut down air traffic. So I hope she makes it. My son Michael doesn't really read but he can take an eye test. So he can recognize letters. He's really social because he has Williams Syndrome. I think he's getting used to his new routine. Staff took him by our house yesterday. And he seemed happy to see me and know that I am staying at home too. So he knows that it's everybody. I think it makes it easier to know that he's not being punished. I think kids and people with disabilities might blame themselves for what's happening because they don't understand virus. They are thinking this is one huge timeout.