THANKS for not GIVING my child with special needs any homework this holiday weekend

Posted by Susan Epstein on November 30th, 2009 at 09:21am

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Mondays With Mindy

For many families who have children with special needs the holidays can often be such a mixed bag. Everyone is excited about seeing family, friends, and eating all that good food.

If you have far to go or you have guests staying with you it does mix up the status quo. Some children with ADHD, Aspergers, and Bipolar Disorder do not do well with changes and transitions. So by the time your guests are about to leave your child has finally become acclimated to all the excitement and then must transition back to the way things were before Thanksgiving.

When you think about it, as adults it’s not like we just snap back to our routine. I know I am usually exhausted and the thought of unpacking or cleaning the mess is not high on my list. I just want to roll up into a cocoon eat leftovers and watch old movies.

So just imagine how our children are feeling. And on top of that they have assignments due Monday when they return to school.

One thing I have always been thankful for during Thanksgiving is when my son’s teachers did not assign any homework over this holiday weekend. That would have sent me right over the edge.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Your Special Ed Parent Coach,

Mindy