This week, we speak with Beyond the Spectrum’s Program Director, Laura Ryan-Leverett. Laura walks us through how she creates summer activities for students, variables to consider when planning an activity, and ideas for engaging and educational activities.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Summer Updates
(01:00) Introducing Laura Ryan-Leverett
(03:45) Creating meaningful summer activities
(06:25) Summer activity ideas for children on the spectrum
(12:00) Non-arts and crafts activities
(13:20) Sensory activities
(14:25) Helping with sensory challenges
(16:00) Outdoor activities and structure
(19:00) Interoception considerations
(20:30) Social activities and benefits
(22:40) Common challenges during summer
(24:50) Tips for returning to school
(26:00) Skills to develop over the summer
Join us every month for a new episode of Helping Families Go Beyond. Visit beyondthespectrum.org for more information.
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