Because each child with autism is different, there is no one set of school accommodations that fit everyone. This article, by Eileen Bailey, offers suggestions on things that parents can ask for for their kids while in school, either in the IEP or directly with teachers. Some of the accommodations include advance notice of any change in school schedule, a quiet place in the classroom, child’s desk placement in the classroom for sensory issues, incorporate the child’s interests in general classroom discussions, create a crisis plan with counselors, use oral testing if the child cannot write, and/or allow the child to leave early to avoid the hallway rush. If, as a parent, you know what works at home, it’s perfectly acceptable to ask for some of those same things at school.

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