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...to Prevent the ‘Summer Slide’ The “summer slide” refers to the learning loss students experience during summer breaks. Social skills programs for children with autism can play a crucial role...

Making the Most of Summer Break by Building Essential Skills

The Benefits of Summer Social Skills Programs for Kids with Autism

...can thrive. Consider enrolling your child in a social skills program this summer. Here’s why: LEARN’s summer social skills programs are structured activities. They are designed specifically for children with...

The Benefits of Summer Social Skills Programs for Kids with Autism

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...lockdowns and a summer unlike any since the 1918 influenza pandemic. Now, however, summer has arrived, the sun is shining, and with more than 50 percent of American adults now...

How to Keep Your Child with Autism Engaged This Summer

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...a delightful summer and school break. For more tips on making the most of summer, read “Transitioning to Summer: 5 Tips to Make It a Success.” And if you’re looking...

Sensory Processing Issues and Summer: Sand, Sweat, Fireworks … Oh, My!

...the summer season a success for the whole family: Autism Speaks: Traveling with Autism National Autism Society: Big Red Safety Toolkit – to prevent wandering Pathfinders for Autism: Parent Tips: Summer Camp ...

7 Tips for Creating Summer Fun For Autistic Kids

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by Elizabeth Jeffrey-Arceneaux, M.S., BCBA Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), Louisiana With summer fast approaching, the increased time for preferred activities may be a point for joy and satisfaction, but this...

Transitioning to Summer: 5 Tips to Make It a Success

School is out! Let summer break be a great opportunity to continue your child’s learning and growth. While summer can bring parents a welcome relief from making lunches and school...

Building Social Skills During Summer

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By Laura Squiccimara, BCBA, MS Assistant Clinical Director, Northeast Region, Behavioral Concepts (BCI) Are you dreading the upcoming summer break because you worry about your child not having enough to...

5 Simple and Fun Imaginary Play Ideas for Kids with Autism this Summer

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Parents of special needs children worldwide are struggling with the prospect of engaging the minds and bodies of their children through the ongoing summer of Covid-19. For children with autism,...

Keep Your Child with Autism Engaged This Summer

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As the summer heat settles in, many families head to pools, beaches grow crowded, and our time spent near water becomes part of our routines. What seems like a standard...

4 Steps to Swim Safety for Your Child with Autism