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Shop early
If crowds or all the sensory stimulation in stores bothers
your children, shop now and try to avoid the crowds. Also think of what times the stores in your
area are less crowded and don’t forget online shopping.
Dress code/Uniform
If your children have sensory issues or problems with fine
motor skills (tying shoes, doing buttons), it may be difficult for them to
adhere to your schools' dress code or uniform.
Kids don't want to stand out - they want to fit in so do your best to
find clothing that meets your schools' requirements but also keeps your
children comfortable.
Make sure you address this issue with your children's
schools and teachers before the start of school. Follow up any verbal conversation you have
with a letter.
Extra set of clothes
Many children with special needs have toileting issues or
problems with dirt on their clothes.
Leave a set of clean clothes with your children's teachers. Also, tell your children that you have left
extra clothes at school to help relieve any anxiety they may get if they have
an accident or spill something on their clothes.
Medication
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If your children are taking any medication, get an extra
supply for school. Provide the school
with written instructions on when and how much medication your child
needs. Don't just give this information
to your child's homeroom teacher - if he or she is out sick you need someone
else at the school to know about your child's medication.
Communication book
A communication book is a great idea particularly for
parents of younger children.
Essentially, it is just a notebook that goes back and forth between the
school and home. Teachers can write any concerns
they have in the book and you can write your responses and vice versa. This type of communication can also be
handled through email if your child's teacher uses email.
For more tips, see:
My article on Examiner.com:
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©Mary M Conneely T/A Advocacy in Action
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