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Creating a Safe Space

As summer draws nearer and vaccinations roll out across the country, you may be wondering how you can break out of the “new normal” routine we all created a year ago with the pandemic shutdowns. Most families with special needs don’t take to change easily, as it’s difficult to change their routine often and doing so can cause them a lot of stress. So how do you get your neurodiverse family back into the habit of being outdoors, or around others again?

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Keeping ourselves occupied and safe

As we return to a sense of normalcy with restaurants adjusting to outdoor seating and stores opening at limited capacity, many of us remain cautious. If you have a child, particularly a child with special needs, they may have already had a difficult time adjusting and to reintroduce them can be even more stressful for them.

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