As you are preparing your child to go to school, the school
should also be prepared for your child. But how do we know which is the right
school for our child? Below are some guidelines to look for in a school that
will be a good match for your child’s needs.
- Gradual entry - The school allows the child to increase his hours at school at a pace that he is able to cope with. Start slow and then gradually build up successes. Start initially with classes or activities that your child is successful at and enjoys for example snack time, circle time, recess time and etc.
- School is willing to accept shadow aides, work together with parents and shadows regarding behaviour management and homework. (Check out role of shadow aides in our upcoming article)
- Experience with children with special needs
- It will be beneficial if the classes are smaller in size and a more structured environment.
Communication is a very important tool for the child’s
success in school. Before starting the
child in school, parents and any professionals who have been working with the
child should update the teacher on his home curriculum and goals. Discuss
behavioural strategies for example what has and has not worked at home. Also discuss with the school what is the most
effective way of communication during the school year for example communication
book and setting up regular meeting with all professionals working with your
child. Share with the teachers also what methods that is used to prepare the
child for changes for example social stories.
If your child is receiving extra support at home, say for
instance if your child is receiving ABA therapy at home it would be great to
invite the teachers working with your child at school to come check out the
home programme. This will give the teachers a better picture of what are your
child’s strengths and difficulties and how we are trying to generalize skills
at school.
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