My autistic son is almost 6 years old, which I thought would mean he would finally have more options for summer camp. What I didn’t foresee was that he wouldn’t fit into any of them, despite the fact that he is in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at school. The one local program that exists doesn’t offer toileting assistance, which he requires.
He needs someone to alert him of his toileting needs, as well as help with clothing. His communication style includes echolalia, meaning he repeats back what he hears as confirmation or as a way of making a point. For example, he might reply “hungry” if you ask if he is hungry, but won’t clarify what he wants until you give him options to repeat in confirmation. Another example would be when he sings a potty song instead of directly stating he needs to use the bathroom.
There’s no summer camp for him
I understand that having one-on-one support for a summer camp is a lot to ask, but there…