VODcast: Back to School
All families struggle a bit when it is time to go back to school. When autism is mixed into the equation, the transition can be particularly challenging. Click to watch the Seesmic video discussion or read the helpful tips below.
PLAN AHEAD. Don’t wait until the first day of school to introduce the morning routine and week night routine. Start early by setting bedtime and wake-up time the same as school days. Practice that daily battle against the clock – cramming bath, laundry, gathering supplies, meals, homework, and other essentials into a short period of time on week nights.
HOMEWORK ISSUES. Change your mindset about homework – making it a learning adventure instead of a drudge. Begin now, before school starts. Turn off the television for a few hours after supper. Gather everyone around the dinner table for studies. Even mom and dad can read the newspaper, read a book, write e-mails or letters, and other “homework.” Read together as a family every night, whether it is a specific assignment or not.
We welcome your ideas for dealing with the transition from summer to school. We also welcome your questions about specific problems you encounter. Just click for a Seesmic video reply or send us an e-mail at talk@FAQautism.com
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