My working week: 'Lockdown has shattered my autistic foster child's world'

Life during Covid-19 is challenging for foster carers but our children’s ability to relearn trust is a beacon of hope

How do I know it is Monday in this current hazy blur of uncertainty? My quirky eight-year-old foster child’s pants – that is my cue for deciphering the days of the week currently. She is routine-obsessed with an enthusiasm for days and dates, and her passion for her underwear to match the correct day of the week is more helpful than my 2020 planner at present.

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