Moving Home With An Autistic Child? Here are Some Tips That Can Help

If you have ever moved house you will know how stressful it can be. However, moving home with an autistic child can potentially make things harder. Below, you can find some tips that could help make moving house a little easier.

Talk To Your Child About The Move

If you can, talk to your child about the move. Give them at least a few weeks before the move. Don’t be afraid to talk about every detail of the move. You could talk about:

 Why you’re moving
 How and why you’re packing things
 Why Cleveland Couriers will be delivering food to you on moving day

Giving your child as much information as they can understand could help. Just make sure you remain positive when talking about the move. This will help your child to think of the move in a positive light.

Create A Moving Calendar

Your child may appreciate having a moving calendar. A calendar such as this can help your child to feel less anxious. It can also be something for them to refer to from time to time.
Consider including exact times and dates on the calendar if you can. Review the calendar every day so your child knows what to expect.

Let Your Child Help You To Pack

Children with autism tend to love routines. Therefore, they may feel unsettled when you start to pack your things.

Let your child help you to pack a few things from time to time. This will help them to feel involved.

When your child helps you to pack they may begin to understand the process a little more.

Make Packing Easier

When packing your child’s belongings, you can make the process easier. Use colorful boxes so they can see what is being put in each box. Label the boxes with your child’s name so they know where their belongings are.

Let your child choose what they want to keep with them on moving day. When your child packs a box offer them a reward.

Make A Moving Day Schedule

Unless you’re able to ask friends or relatives to look after your child on moving day, a schedule can prove helpful.

Include:
 Waking up times
 Meals times
 When the movers will arrive
 When you’ll start packing things in the car
 When you’ll drive to your new home

While moving day may not go exactly to plan, having some sort of schedule can help.

Prioritize Your Child’s Well-being

It’s important that you prioritize your child’s well-being. Be prepared to explain to your child that they will see their belongings again. They may feel upset when they see them put on the moving truck.

Consider having photographs of your child’s belongings and photographs of your new home. Show your child a photo of their new room and their belongings. Explain that that toys, etc. will go in their new room. This can help to alleviate some anxiety.

Moving home can be hard work. When you move with an autistic child it can seem harder. Use the above tips to make the much-needed move an easier one.