Being away from school, family and friends during the coronavirus pandemic has been hard on kids across the Maritimes, especially those who live with autism.
A Moncton therapist said it’s been a difficult time for kids with autism who thrive on the routines that have been drastically altered as a result of COVID-19. “These children have lost their structure and their routine and a lot of them are really worried about it,” said André Collin, a therapist specializing in the care and treatment of children with autism.
Collin has been treating children on the spectrum for 12 years and said with kids forced to be away from school, their therapists and friends, some children have been struggling to cope and to manage their emotions. “There will