Replying to @jade 🕸︎ ⦮ ⦯🦇 Little story time on why we introduced devices in the first place 📱 Zamira is a very active girl and during outings or catch-ups, Pieta and I often struggled to plan our days because she wouldn’t always stay with us or sit at the table for long. She’d sometimes run off, get lost in crowds, or even leave restaurants without us. We started using devices to keep her occupied and close by. Now we’re learning to recognise her safe spaces like when she’s at home where she doesn’t need it. 🏠 #Autism #ASD #Speechdelay #level2
3 things I do for my daughter with Autism during school holidays to support her routine and wellbeing 🖤 Maintain familiar routines Zamira thrives on routine, so we stick to school-time habits like breakfast and getting ready in the morning to help ease the transition. 🖤 Prioritise outdoor time Being outside helps her regulate, stay active, and feel grounded. 🖤 Support emotional expression There have been moments like realising she won’t be wearing her uniform for two weeks. I take time to explain what we’re doing each day, but with her speech delay, communication can be challenging. I give her the space to feel, express, and find comfort when she’s overwhelmed by change.
If you saw her in person, you wouldn’t think she had ASD. Over time, I’ve learned to recognise the signs I noticed in Zamira. Being upside down like this is one of her favourite things to do! Her therapist mentioned it could just be a way for her to self-stimulate, maybe it’s the head rush or the way she watches her programs upside down that gives her that sensory input she enjoys 😂🥹
No screen time in the morning and 7pm onwards in the household 🤍 The kids requested it for a few times but told them to finish their food first. They were still eating when it was time to leave so that was good timing. 😍
Replying to @baileyburson I wouldn’t say she has an addiction, she just thrives on routine. When screen time was introduced without any structure, it became overwhelming for her. Now, we’re creating a healthy new routine with Zamira and she’s thriving again! 🤍