Chantal Sicle-Kira's Back to School:
How to Prepare Your ASD Teen
It’s that time of year – back to
school! First day jitters are normal for
kids. But once they get back into the
routine, most kids are usually fine. That’s
not always the case with children who have an autism spectrum disorder who - even after a couple of weeks of school - still may be having trouble acclimating to new routines. Many have anxiety and do not tolerate changes
in their routine. Parents play an important role in preparing
their child for the upcoming year. Their
involvement in assisting in the transition will influence their child’s attitude,
confidence, and performance both academically and socially. Chantal Sicile-Kira is an author,
advocate/speaker, and parent of a teen with autism. Check out her back to school tips for parents: Back to School 101: How Parents of ASD teens can get prepared for
the school year. Scroll down and also
read Back to School: How to Prepare Your
ASD Teen. Hopefully you’ll be able to
use one or two of these tips to ensure a positive start to the new school
year and decrease in anxiety for the rest of the year. Best wishes to everyone for a
successful transition back to school!
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