This lockdown has been so much tougher. He has been really anxious. He doesn’t want to leave the house and spends the day jumping constantly. I bought a mini gym trampoline which we used to have years ago. It is helping. He is also putting everything in his mouth, even chewing his clothes. I bought more chewy tubes which he hasn’t need for years either.
He has regressed so much. We have taken so many steps backwards that I have lost count.
It was announced this week that Primaries 1 – 3 will go back to school in 2 weeks if cases continue to fall. But he is Primary 4. It was added that those with additional support needs will go back if it is demonstrated that there is a need. School are waiting on clarification on what on earth that means. Of course there is a need!
I have emailed the First Minister and Education Secretary for clarification but as yet no reply. I have asked that a phased return of school includes his unit and such like it across the country. There is only 6 in his class so social distance is possible.
We are also struggling to get him off the iPad. He goes into full meltdown when we try to take it off him. I use everything that worked before, giving him a time left countdown, having another thing ready for him like a book or snack. I have noticed a real change in his behaviour being on the iPad more. It can’t be helped alot of the time as I need to work, but it is becoming a real problem.
Hopefully once he is back at school things will improve as it’s hard work just now!
Super Autism Mum 