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autistic child hates rain

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mumtryingherbest1994 · 03/10/2023 01:29

Hi, my 4 year old daughter is autistic and really hates the rain, she makes me pick her up if were outside and its raining. Which wouldn't be a problem but I have a 2 year old I need to push in the pram. Shes just started school and I'm really struggling to get her there on days when the weather is bad. It takes us an hour to walk there and its a very long day and don't think its fair on her. Ive thought about moving schools but she's all about routine and I feel like she wouldn't cope very well. Ive also tried the bus but she really hates the bus and refuses to get on it. I cant afford to get taxis everyday so im really out of ideas. Any advice would be really grateful if anyone has experienced this at all, unsure who to turn to for any help with chaperones etc.

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YellowRosesWithRedTips · 03/10/2023 12:28

Have you tried a double buggy, buggy board, or ear defenders/noise cancelling headphones and large umbrella? I take it the school isn’t the nearest suitable school? Does DD have an EHCP? Do you receive DLA?

trace34567 · 03/10/2023 18:59

mumtryingherbest1994 · 03/10/2023 01:29

Hi, my 4 year old daughter is autistic and really hates the rain, she makes me pick her up if were outside and its raining. Which wouldn't be a problem but I have a 2 year old I need to push in the pram. Shes just started school and I'm really struggling to get her there on days when the weather is bad. It takes us an hour to walk there and its a very long day and don't think its fair on her. Ive thought about moving schools but she's all about routine and I feel like she wouldn't cope very well. Ive also tried the bus but she really hates the bus and refuses to get on it. I cant afford to get taxis everyday so im really out of ideas. Any advice would be really grateful if anyone has experienced this at all, unsure who to turn to for any help with chaperones etc.

My autistic son is the same he hates water on his head unfortunately its a sensory issue will your daughter wear a hat or a poncho wellington boots with fluffy slippers

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