~Keep a routine as much as possible during the summer. Try to start a routine similar to the school schedule 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the school year (earlier bed times, wake up same time, dressing, breakfast, etc.).
~Go visit the school ahead of time.
~If possible, schedule an appointment to have a school tour and meet with the teacher.
~Take pictures of the different teacher and activities. Make a social story outlining the school day routine and label the teachers by name.
~Have your child help you make a book about their new school or new class. You can have them help you glue pictures into a book, color, label pictures, write words or sentences, and/or look through the book with you.
~Use this time to talk about how the day may go and what they can expect.
Here are some links with additional advice:
http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/community-connections/back-school-its-transition-time
http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/iep-guide
http://www.centerforthedevelopingmind.com/tips-to-support-your-child-with-selective-mutism-transition-back-to-school
http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/top-ten-back-to-school-tips-for-parents-whose-children-have-an-iep/
http://www.carolinaparent.com/articlemain.php?Tips-for-Going-Back-to-School-With-Special-Needs-2947
http://www.kidspeech.com/index.php?link_type=events&option=com_content&task=view&id=831
Please feel free to contact Stephanie Puryear via email at otpuryear@gmail.com.
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