When starting out the new school year, it's important to establish strong parent-teacher communication so that you can be as involved as possible in your child's school day and progress. What can you do to set yourself up for successful communication? Set up expectations with the teacher for how often, via what means and on what topics you would like communication. Be specific about what sort of information is important for you to be in the loop on. It can be helpful to share some details regarding your child's strengths, weaknesses and preferences so that you can start off on the right foot.

Talk to them about how sensory needs are handled and what break options are available. Once you curate a plan with the school, practice asking for help and what to expect with your child.



ABA and Social Skills

If your child is currently enrolled in ABA or other services, keep them in the loop and decide on goals that align with and can be generalized into the school day. Communicating what goals your child is working on in ABA can help your teacher incorporate those into the school day as well. If your child could use some assistance socially, practice social skills at home, with friends, or at your ABA clinic. Rehearsing ways to ask to play or other simple things can really help your child gain confidence.