What are some good strategies to help a grampy connect with an autistic grandchild when the majority of our contact during the year is through SKYPE?

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lms1949 , Teacher asks:

We live 12 hours away by car from our children and grandchildren. The oldest 'little one' is five. I get to see them a couple of weeks in the summer. I've been trying to bridge the distance using SKYPE. Sometimes, I start singing a song the grandchildren like or bring little finger puppets into the camera range. Of course, I can play the laughable, old fool, too. I'd like to do more so that when I do get to actually visit it won't be so much like 'grampy' is a 'stranger'.

In Topics: Technology and my child, Autism & Aspergers Syndrome

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Louiseasl

Dec 22, 2012

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What the Expert Says:

Hello and thank you for writing to JustAsk!

You sound like a wonderful Grandparent and perhaps you can obtain one of the cards or books which allows you to "read a story" or "say a message". These are often available at local bookstores or card stores.

You also can record using a small camera so they can view your message repeatedly. In addition, cooking lessons or storytelling about YOUR life may be really great to share.

Here is one link: http://www.hallmark.com/recordable-storybooks/

Enjoy!

Louise Sattler, NCSP

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