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Communication is the key to make back to school easier

Dear ,

Back to school for my blue-eyed, mischievous, non-verbal son with autism always seems overwhelming and scary, but open communication and open minds make the transition go more smoothly.Because communication and social skills are huge challenges for my son, I try to plan

every possible eventuality and write lots and lots of “helpful†notes to the school team in place.By preparing overviews of how my son is at home, and laying out my hopes and fears, I let the school team know I'm a partner in their efforts to help my son succeed. We both keep our emails flowing and I check in several times a week. (And then I send a heartfelt “thank you†note to let the school team know how much I appreciate all the hard work and caring on behalf of my son!)If you're dealing with similar back-to-school issues, I hope you'll download and use these sample forms. These helpful forms, assembled by experts at the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, can be shared with your child's school to open the lines of communication. They

list daily activities, track progress and provide an overview of what your child does day in and day out. All of us at the Autism Society wish you the best for a wonderful school year experience.Sincerely, Marguerite Kirst ColstonVice President, Constituent RelationsMother of a son with autism

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