Aquarium Playdate
Be honest. Did you think I was exaggerating when I shared how often we went to our local aquarium? We probably went once or twice a month for at least five years.
Playdate Tip
If your child struggles to communicate, think outside the box for playdates. The aquarium did most of the entertaining, so the kids didn’t need to negotiate rules of games or sharing toys. A few other locations/activities also come to mind.
- The movies
- A pizza lunch and walk
- The playground
- The zoo
- A local farm
- The library
- A local fair
- The farmer’s market
- Ice cream shop and walk
- Or any inexpensive local event…you get the idea.
Have fun, crazy kids!!
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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