Crunchy Leaves
Crunchy fall leaves are a sensory experience. You don’t even need to have your own yard because every park and hiking trail near you will have some fallen leaves for foot-stomping fun.
These leaves were so crunch-tastic, we got the whole family out in the backyard to enjoy.
Remember
Your child doesn’t need to journal about grand, exciting adventures every single day. If your child shares what their life is like at home, it will allow them to connect with classmates.
Maybe a pal will see the journal entry and realize they like to play outside too. It might lead to a playdate. Or maybe it will just open the lines of communication and help the other kids see your child in a warmer light. Either way, totally worth it!
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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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