KIDSPOT INTERVIEW

Queensland family struggle with three autistic sons in lockdown If you are struggling with life under lockdown, spare a thought for this family. Katherine and Steven Peereboom have three profoundly autistic children and COVID-19 has left them battling gut wrenching regression and violent outbursts.

When life becomes overwhelming for one of her three profoundly autistic sons, Kathrine Peereboom’s go-to plan is a drive to the local park. The familiar route is one of the quickest ways to soothe Oliver, eight, or Joshua, seven and five-year-old Tyler, who crave routine and thrive in structured environments like most children with Autism

One thing that we always make a priority is communication. The good, bad, awesome and frightening! For our relationship, everything stems from our partnership being open, honest and respectful. In 2014, our relationship was tested in a way neither of us had expected. It was a bootcamp for COVID lockdown that’s for sure! My husband had been