Back to School Transitions for Students with Autism | Transition Planning Guide
Starting a new school year is a major transition for many autistic students. This 72-page guide walks teachers and families through every stage, from preparation before school starts to reviewing the plan once the year is underway.
What's Inside
- Understanding autism and transitions
- Before school starts: the preparation phase
- The first days of school and the autism-friendly classroom
- Social transitions: friendships, peers and breaktime
- Emotional regulation during school transitions
- Home-school communication and executive function support
- School changes and bigger transitions, and involving the student's voice
- Working with families and reviewing the transition plan
- Printable tools: one-page student profile, pre-term communication template, complete transition planning checklist, student anxiety thermometer and glossary.
How It Helps You
- Gives a complete transition planning checklist
- Supports social, emotional and executive function needs during change
- Keeps home and school working from the same plan
Ways to Use It
Use it in transition planning meetings, with families over the summer, and during the first weeks of school.
Who It's For
Special education teachers, autism support staff, SENCOs and parents.
Format
PDF, 72 pages. Instant download, print or read on any device.
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