Summer is a season full of change and adventure , but for children with autism, maintaining a routine is essential for their well-being and development. We leave you four effective and essential strategies that you can implement to maintain stability and support your children during this time of year:

1. Establish consistent schedules :

Try to maintain a daily structure , setting regular times to wake up, eat, play, and sleep. Even during the holidays, maintaining a constant routine helps children feel safer and more comfortable in their environment , this allows them to anticipate and have predictable spaces where we can begin to present the news of the day calmly and in a coordinated environment.

2. Maintain therapeutic activities during the summer :

Scheduling therapy sessions is essential to continuing your progress. You can coordinate with your therapist to find a time, and take advantage of the summer time to work on specific areas of development. You can also try to incidentally establish activities that, many times, we cannot find those moments during the course. Simple things to not lose the habit and stay active.

3. Adapt the routine to include summer activities :

Take advantage of the warm weather and outdoor opportunities to promote play and social interaction. Plan outings to parks, swimming pools or natural areas where your child can enjoy recreational activities adapted to their interests and needs. Incorporate relaxation time, such as sensory play on the beach or at home, to help you manage stress and overstimulation.

4. Remember to communicate in advance about changes in routine :

Use visual aids , such as calendars, to-do lists, or visual reminders, to help your child understand and anticipate the day's events. These resources can give you a greater sense of control and security.

Maintaining routine and structure during the summer is essential for children with autism. By doing so, you will provide your child with a predictable and stable environment . This will allow you to enjoy the experiences in a safer and more pleasant way and better adapt to the changes that summer life brings us and that are also important to fit into that more routine environment that will make it easier to do so with more peace of mind.

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