Swings
Swinging was one of Mikey’s favorite activities when he was little. He truly did swing every day, unless it wasn’t safe to be outside. It was part of his ‘sensory diet,’ his daily activities that help satisfy his need for sensory input. For more on his sensory diet, just enter that phrase in the search bar on the website. I share what we do for our buddy, and it might provide ideas for your little one.
Michael outgrew his swing set, but seeing this picture makes me think! I should investigate finding him a swing that he can use as an adult. I bet he would love it. Look out for that in a future Flash Forward Friday.
For a post on using things your child loves to elicit more language, click the link below.
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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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