3 things I do for my daughter with Autism during school holidays to support her routine and wellbeing 🖤 Maintain familiar routines Zamira thrives on routine, so we stick to school-time habits like breakfast and getting ready in the morning to help ease the transition. 🖤 Prioritise outdoor time Being outside helps her regulate, stay active, and feel grounded. 🖤 Support emotional expression There have been moments like realising she won’t be wearing her uniform for two weeks. I take time to explain what we’re doing each day, but with her speech delay, communication can be challenging. I give her the space to feel, express, and find comfort when she’s overwhelmed by change.
If you saw her in person, you wouldn’t think she had ASD. Over time, I’ve learned to recognise the signs I noticed in Zamira. Being upside down like this is one of her favourite things to do! Her therapist mentioned it could just be a way for her to self-stimulate, maybe it’s the head rush or the way she watches her programs upside down that gives her that sensory input she enjoys 😂🥹