Sometimes children need extra support at school, but navigating that topic can be overwhelming and confusing. The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone, and resources are available to help your child thrive.

The start of a new school year is guaranteed to bring up challenges, but it also brings plenty of opportunities for growth. By preparing now, you can make the transition a bit easier on everyone. Keep reading for five practical tips to help support your child’s success beginning a new school year.

Some kids have a natural ability to easily make friends and connect with their peers. For children with autism, however, it can be a little more difficult. Social interactions can be confusing and overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean that they want the connection any less. It just means that they may need support and encouragement to learn the best ways for them to engage with others.

For a child in ABA Therapy, much of the focus revolves naturally around their progress, routines, and skill-building. Another very important component though - and one that can be overlooked - involves the child’s sibling(s).

When first seeking out ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy, the first priority of the family may be focused on skill-building, such as following directions, navigating social situations, learning to communicate more effectively, improving emotional regulation skills, and so on. This is absolutely an important focus and a large part of what ABA is about, but beyond that, sessions have the added benefit of helping build confidence and independence.

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