Journal to the Rescue
What will the kids be talking about in school on the Friday before April break? Even if you haven’t been in school for a while, I bet you can guess. The question, ‘What are you doing for break?’ will likely get asked a million times. The question, ‘Guess where I’m going for break?’ will be a close second.
So, we used Mikey’s journal as a tool for him to be a part of this conversation. In this instance, we were staying home for break.
Added Benefit
Sometimes kids feel pressure to be going somewhere, especially if there are kids in the class who travel a lot. They might feel embarrassed that they are not traveling. The added benefit of having Mikey share that he’s staying home is the comfort it might provide to other kids who are doing the same. I knew it wouldn’t make Mikey sad to share this. He loves staying at home!
And there’s nothing kids love saying more than, “ME TOO!!!”
For ideas on starting a journal with your child, click the link below.
For information on why journaling has been important for Mikey, click the link below.
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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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