30 July 2014

For Parents: Preparing for the School Year

IRCA has posted an article for parents of kids on the spectrum who are getting ready for the start of a new school year. It begins:

"Anticipating the beginning of the school year can create anxiety for both family members and for their sons/daughters on the autism spectrum. Concerns surround whether your son/daughter will be successful in school and whether the new staff will have a solid understanding of autism spectrum disorders and of your son/daughter. At times, you may know staff and have a good working relationship with them. At other times, staff is unknown and expectations for your son/daughter are unclear. Below are a few tips to help you become a proactive and positive advocate for your son/daughter."

Want to read the entire article? Please visit:
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/index.php?pageId=3568

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