This article by special education teacher, Pamela Gross Downing, offers some tips on transitioning back to school after summer vacation for kids with autism. Many children with autism become accustomed to their summer routine and parents are encouraged to prepare children in advance. One suggestion is to begin waking the child a little earlier each morning. Another tip is to drive by the school, show your child his or her new classroom, and if possible meet with the teacher. A picture schedule of each day’s activities can be placed where the child can see it. He or she is able to get used to the order in which things will happen – get up, eat breakfast, get dressed, drive to school, etc. Parents can get out school supplies and let the child become familiar with them. Downing reminds parents that as much as they prepare, there may still be struggles in the beginning.
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