The Creamery
This farm was a bit of a drive from our house. We usually go once a year because it has become a tradition, the ice cream is delicious and the setting is beautiful.
Standard Order
Mikey is a vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles guy. It’s his standard order, unless I am trying to get him to expand his horizons. In that case, we might try cookie dough ice cream or cookies and cream. I bet he would also eat a birthday cake variety! Maybe I’ll try that next time.
Make the Connection
When you’re giving a reward that is not immediate, it may make sense to remind your child why they are getting the ice cream while you are in line or while you’re eating. “You did such a good job reading this summer, you earned an ice cream treat.” You may think that much language is beyond your child’s comprehension, but if you keep speaking to them, they will be living in a language-rich environment and will gradually pick up on more and more.
I hope you’ll be able to find a little spot outside to enjoy some ice cream this summer. It’s such an iconic summer event and joyous tradition. Happy Summer!!
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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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