Back To School Useful Links

Back to school time can be exciting, but for many of us with special needs students, it can also be stressful.  Here is information that may make the transition easier.

Some parents like to start out the year with a letter to the teacher to explain their child’s diagnosis (and in particular if it’s  it’s a rare disorder such as apraxia)

Sample Letters To Your Child’s New Teacher For Apraxia Autism Or Any Special Need

If your child has trouble communicating I recommend adding a communication book to your child’s IEP.  Children with a communication impairment tend to depend on the parent they spend most of the time with (typically their mom) to be their translator, so this is a way to make that transition easier for all.

The Communication Book

It is normal for you or your child to experience separation anxiety, in particular, if your child is just entering the preschool program for the first time.  Here is information to help ease separation anxiety

Here is a wonderful document for planning your child’s transition to preschool

Planning Your Child’s Transition to Preschool

And last but not least some useful tips for helping with IEP advocacy if you have a child with a communication impairment.

Speech Therapy Matrix For School Based SLPs

And last but not least if this is the first time your child is going to be away from you with “strangers” consider getting an ID tag or GPS which may help your peace of mind

ID Bracelets, Tattoos, GPS and Other Ideas To Protect Your Essentially Nonverbal Autistic, Apraxic Child If They Get Lost

LISA GENG