Back to school tips
Need some guidance on preparing your Autistic child for the upcoming school year? Look no further!
Need some guidance on preparing your Autistic child for the upcoming school year? Look no further! Check out our helpful tips and tricks. ✨🎓📝
Creating a schedule together to help plan the days ahead helps address anxiety and share what is coming next for your child. 🗓️✅💼 Be careful about over-scheduling in the first few weeks as your child settles into their new school year.
🏫📚 It’s never too early to start preparing for the upcoming school year! Take the time to check your stationery, cover and label those textbooks, and order any necessary labels and water bottles. 🖊️ Adding some of your child’s favorite interests to their stationery is a fun way to spark conversations and make new friends. We’ve got a wide range of options, including Minecraft labels and Pokemon covers! 🎮💥 #BackToSchoolPrep #PersonalizeYourSupplies
🏫🌸 Did you know that addressing sensory overload can greatly enhance your child’s learning journey? 🌟💡 Let’s engage with your child’s school to ensure their unique sensory requirements are met, unlocking their full potential! #SensoryJourney #SchoolEngagement
📚✏️ Ready to beat the first-day chaos? 🏫🌟 Drop by your child’s new class in the week prior to school starting! 📚🖍️ It’s the ultimate hack to help them feel more comfortable and excited about the new school year. 😍💪 Let them meet their teacher, explore their classroom, and address any back-to-school nerves. 💕✨ Trust us, it’ll make a difference! 👌🎒 #PreSchoolVisit #MakingTransitionsEasier
🚂📚✨ Calling all parents with teens starting a new school! Don’t wait until the last minute to figure out transportation. Take some time to ride the train or bus with your teen and show them how to use their travel passes. #SchoolTips
If new uniforms are here, start wearing them and start washing them to soften the fibres. Cut off pesky tags and work out if you need laces replaced to help fine motor issues. Some schools are great for allowing shoes with velcro and zips if lacing shoelaces are tricky – this is super common for autistic childre, and there are mainstream shoes available for this purpose.
📑📚📝 Stay ahead of the game! Verify that your child’s medication labels are up to date and include their details. Be proactive by downloading any required school forms beforehand. 💪✅ #StayOrganized #BackToSchoolPrep
Call out to your local community – especially your autistic village, and try to meet up with another other children and teens that might be starting school too – we can’t guarantee besties on sight, but having a familiar face is very appreciated in the first week.
