Back-to-school time is tough for all students (and even teachers!) but it can be an especially difficult transition for a student with special needs. Last year at this time, I wrote on 5 back-to-school suggestions that focused on what the parent can do to be a part of their child’s school year. Today’s Post targets [...]
By Jeanette Kevra, OTRL Going back to school can be a stressful time for both children and parents alike. This is especially true for kids with sensory processing challenges. Here are some fun sensory-based ideas to ease the transition into the school year and help makes things easier on everyone. 1. Preview the upcoming school [...]
I have a lot of respect for parents and educators who do everything they can to set their child up for success at school. Many spend countless hours creating curricula and documentation that will structure your child’s learning. Let me be really clear that I am in no way underestimating the value and arduous nature [...]
Some back-to-school suggestions for parents with students who have special needs.
Even on a good day, being a mother of three children challenges my organizational skills. One of my children has special needs. Sending my daughter with disabilities to our neighborhood school takes extra organization and planning. I have discovered an important survival strategy for a happy life–Always get things done ahead of time. If something [...]
