Pairing
Working out in the gym at school is not Mikey’s favorite. iPad time is 100% Mikey’s favorite. So, by pairing the two, we create a situation that is somewhere in the middle. It makes the helix machine more tolerable so our buddy can get his heart rate up.
We’ve been continuing to prioritize movement since it is so vital to health and longevity. If your child doesn’t like it, try pairing it with things they love. For Mikey, that’s TV shows, iPad time and time out in nature. What might work for your kiddo?
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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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Love this idea! I may need to try it too!!! Xoxo