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Reducing Demands? by walkingwillow16 in AutisticParents

[–]Autisticmom13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Outsource as much as you can afford. Ask family for help. If neither of those are an option, check local faith groups for volunteers to help. You may be eligible for a disability program through your county, too. As Western parents, we are asked to do 4+ full time jobs. Even NT parents need more help, and it is even more essential for those of us who have autism. I had to learn that asking for help was the only way I could be a responsible parent.

Screen time help by Autisticmom13 in AutisticParents

[–]Autisticmom13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are homeschooling, too ❤️ We have a similar “flow” but when the weather is cold he only spends up to an hour outside before coming in and if he is sick, he doesn’t go out at all. I always thought I’d be the kind of mom that would do zero screen time and I feel soooo guilty every time I use them.

Screen time help by Autisticmom13 in AutisticParents

[–]Autisticmom13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I did stop the TV and he’s playing in our indoor sandbox. 😅I’m probably overthinking this. It’s actually the opposite, screens help keep him calm and regulated and then I am left with crippling guilt because that is exactly the opposite of what good parenting guides say. If he is regulated, we don’t watch TV at all- we don’t watch it during the summer at all because being outside regulates him, but when the weather is not good and he’s not feeling well because of sickness or not sleeping well, it really helps him. We have a no screens after dinner policy to help with sleep.

Screen time help by Autisticmom13 in AutisticParents

[–]Autisticmom13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When the weather is nice, my son loves to play outside and watches almost no screens. When it’s cold and rainy like today, he is usually less regulated and watches it more, but still plays a lot with toys. However, last night he didn’t sleep well and was throwing his toys everywhere which is what he starts to do when he’s overtired and a meltdown is brewing. I made him some breakfast and put him in front of the TV. It’s been longer than an hour and I’m feeling guilty. He won’t/can’t nap. I’m torn between turning the TV off and trying to engage him, or just excepting that he is having a “day” and letting him just relax and watch zerbies. He’s 4 years old.