📚 About the Autism Homework Helper

Many autistic children need 30–90 minutes to decompress after school before their nervous system is ready for more demands — so the best homework sessions start after that window, not the moment they walk in the door. This tool structures homework into clearly defined chunks with built-in breaks between tasks, which reduces overwhelm and makes it easier for your child to see the finish line. The session timer and progress bar help answer the constant "how much longer?" question without a verbal back-and-forth. And if your child only gets through one or two tasks tonight, that's still a win — the goal is a calm session, not a perfect one.

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