Outdoor Go Bag
My Saturday Suggestion is to have a bag ready to go in your car or by the door at home allows you to head out without stress or headache, knowing you will be prepared for your child’s needs.
Here are some ideas of what you might want to include:
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Sun hat
- Portable fan (they have rechargeable ones now).
- Water bottles
- Fidget toys
- A blanket to sit on (especially if your child has sensory avoidance).
- Coloring book with pencils or markers (crayons melt in hot cars – gross).
- A snack or two
- Sunglasses
Having stuff like this ready allows you to easily leave the house without worrying that you will forget something important.
I know parenting a child with special needs makes every outing more complicated, but I hope these little tips and tricks make your life just a little bit easier.
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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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