Extended School Year Matters: A Lifeline for Children with Autism During Summer in 2026

Image credit: Freepik Summer Feels Different for Autism and Neurodivergent Families Summer often feels like freedom. For many families, it means vacations, late mornings, and a break from school routines. But for families raising a child with Autism, summer can feel very different. Instead of relief, it can bring uncertainty, stress, and fear of losing hard-earned progress. This is why Extended School Year matters so deeply. When school ends, many children lose more than classroom learning....