Toronto parents grapple with ‘confusing’ COVID-19 school guidelines “There was no learning going on at all,” Tamm admits.It turned out to be more than just routine defiance – Tamm’s daughter was diagnosed with autism in November.Now that schools have reopened, Tamm says the girl is better able to focus and participate in person.
But she suspects ongoing struggles to master fine motor skills – such as holding a pencil and cutting with scissors – were made worse by pandemic-related upheaval.Tamm says the school is trying to find her an occupational therapist, but it could take a while.