Coping with the Heat
Episode description
In this quick and informative episode, Aniesa shares a few tips to make things easier for you and your family in the hot weather!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Make sure everyone is hydrated, even if this means using squash to incentivise people to drink and think about what temperature they like their drinks to be
- Pay attention to energy and tiredness levels
- Keep your freezer stocked up with cold treats
- If your child struggles with certain textures and appropriate clothes, sometimes it’s best to just leave them, rather than everyone get worked up.
- Be validating of your children’s complaints, let them talk about how they are struggling with the heat.
- When applying sun cream, let the child have control to put it on themselves and/or use a lot of pressure.
- Practice low or even no demands when it is very hot
BEST MOMENTS
“Just let them be them”
“Give them the control”
“Think about when you are hot and tired, it’s very hard to concentrate so bear that in mind for your kids”
CONTACT METHOD
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ABOUT THE HOST
Aniesa completed her degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch, in South Africa. She has since been focusing on pediatrics and sensory processing and integration. She has worked across a range of pediatric fields and has extensive experience in autism, specific learning difficulties, as well as anxiety and emotional regulation.
Aniesa has one teenage son with autism, and one with sensory difficulties. She herself was diagnosed at a late age as having ADHD and has found that understanding her neurodivergence has led to a greater connection with children and their parents.
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