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Autism and Adjusting to Pandemic Schooling

Like all kids these days, schooling looks quite different during these pandemic times. We used to walk to the elementary school, and I’d pick up my child post-school either for autism-related appointments or after the after-school program. He had an aide back then. He did well in school, yet had many autism-related/behavioral issues. The middle…

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Goodbye Is Not Forever?Adjusting to Issues of Separation

One of the most difficult things for family members and children new to child care and/or a new school is adjusting to the initial separation period. Experiencing tears from your child when he or she realizes you?re about to walk out the door is not easy. However, knowing that your child?s reactions (and your own!) are quite normal and predictable can help with the process.

3 mins read

Goodbye Is Not Forever—Adjusting to Issues of Separation

One of the most difficult things for family members and children new to child care and/or a new school is adjusting to the initial separation period. Experiencing tears from your child when he or she realizes youre about to walk out the door is not easy. However, knowing that your childs reactions (and your own!) are quite normal and predictable can help with the process.