As a new school year approaches, parents of children with autism often face a mix of excitement and anxiety. Transitioning to a new grade, meeting new teachers, and adapting to different routines can be overwhelming for both you and your child. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) offers a structured approach to help ease this transition, providing tools to manage challenges and set your child up for success. In this post, we’ll explore practical ABA strategies that you can implement at home to prepare for the school year ahead—because a smooth start can make all the difference.
Back to School: How to Use ABA to Prepare for a New School Year
Getting back into the groove of things can be hard! Make back-to-school fun, exciting, and less stressful for everyone. We’ll talk about transitions, setting routines, managing anxiety, and fostering appropriate behaviors in the classroom!