Autism community ‘scared to death’ with students losing ground as distance learning continues

As the mother of three young children on the autism spectrum, Laurie Kubasek strives to be masterful juggler.

She constantly strategizes ways to divide her time between an 8-year-old daughter who enjoys designing costumes, a 7-year-old son who loves dancing to Michael Jackson music and a 5-year-old daughter who adores her iPad and stuffed animals.

But Kubasek admits it’s nearly impossible to strike a balance with her children, especially with their latest challenge: