Getting Ready for Summer Camp: Tips for Parents10 strategies for reducing stress from changing summer schedules June 27, 2023 Brianna Fitchett, MPH, MA, BCBA, Vice President of Clinical Impact While kids prepare and look forward to the fun of summer break, as a parent you may be feeling stressed about months of hectic schedules, impromptu events, and later bedtimes. Let’s face it, for parents, summer’s promise of fun can quickly become a difficult and stressful time. For families with autistic children or children with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), the pressure felt by all parents can be even greater. We know that caregivers to autistic children and those with disabilities experience more stress (Biswas et al., 2015; Hayes & Watson, 2013); summertime changes to your family’s routines can amplify that. Read More
