Jump it Out
Getting out physical energy is very important for mental health. With Mikey, we still call it ‘getting out your wiggles.’
Think of yourself. Maybe it has been a long work week and you’ve been at a desk a lot. You haven’t gotten much exercise and your body starts to feel a little twitchy. Your leg is bouncing under the desk, you’re fidgeting with your pen. Maybe you need some exercise.
Our kids can’t tell us when they feel this way. It’s better to schedule in many opportunites for proactive ‘getting out their wiggles.’ They’ll be happier and they’ll sleep better too!
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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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