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Autism & Back to School: Parents, Are You Ready?

Autism & Back to School: Parents, Are You Ready?

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Getting ready for a new school year involves more than buying backpacks, notebooks, uniforms and school suppliesespecially when you are the parent or caregiver of an autistic child. In this episode of Emunah, host Dr. Tamara Henry welcomes back educator and autism specialist Dr. Terita Gusby for an important conversation about autism, back-to-school preparation, parent advocacy, special education and preparing autistic children for life beyond the classroom. Their message to parents is clear: Parents are their childrens first teachersand their most consistent advocates. Dr. Gusby explains practical steps families can take before the first day of school, including reviewing evaluations and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), establishing routines, communicating with teachers, addressing sensory and nutritional needs, and helping children develop self-regulation skills. But preparation shouldnt stop with the new school year. Parents also need to ask a much bigger question: What are we doing now to prepare our children for life after high school? What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that can affect how a person communicates, interacts socially, processes sensory information and experiences the world. It is called a spectrum because autism does not look the same in every person. Abilities, characteristics and support needs can vary significantly. Some autistic people live independently, attend college and build careers, while others may require substantial lifelong support. Characteristics may include: Differences in social communication difficulty interpreting social cues, communicating in expected ways or navigating social interactions. Repetitive behaviors and focused interests a strong preference for routines, repetitive movements or highly focused interests. Sensory differences heightened or reduced sensitivity to sounds, lights, textures, smells, tastes or other sensory experiences. Autism is a form of neurodivergence, not an infection or contagious disease. Understanding a childs individual strengths, challenges and support needs can help parents make better educational decisions and advocate more effectively. Key Topics in This Episode Parents Are Their Childrens First Teachers Schools play an essential role, but parents cannot turn over complete responsibility for their childs education to teachers, administrators or specialists. Dr. Gusby discusses why parents need to understand their childs diagnosis, evaluations, educational goals and support needsand why effective education requires a partnership between parents, teachers and other professionals. The conversation also addresses challenges facing special education classrooms, including teacher shortages, staffing changes and the possibility that some students may encounter educators or substitutes without extensive special education experience. Preparing an Autistic Child for a New School Year For some autistic children, sudden changes in schedules and environments can be particularly challenging. Parents can make the transition easier by reestablishing sleep schedules, practicing morning routines, preparing necessary personal supplies and helping children become familiar with what the school day will look like. Parents and teachers should also communicate early about the childs strengths, challenges, communication style, sensory needs, triggers and strategies that help the child regulate emotions and behavior. Understanding Evaluations, IEPs and Special Education Do you understand your childs Individualized Education Program (IEP)? Parents should know what services their child is supposed to receive, what educational goals have been established and how progress will be measured. An IEP should not simply be paperwork that gets signed and forgotten. This episode encourages parents to ask questions, participate actively in meetings, review evaluations and speak up when they believe their childs educational needs are not being adequately addressed. The conversation also examines the changing federal education environment and what those changes could mean for families receiving special education services. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) remains in effect, and eligible children with disabilities continue to have important federal educational protections. Parents should stay informed about changes in special education policy, funding, administration and enforcement rather than assuming that someone else will do it for them. Autism, Nutrition and Feeding Challenges Nutrition can be an important concern for some autistic children, particularly those who experience food selectivity, sensory sensitivities, restricted diets or feeding difficulties. Rather than assuming that particular foods cause or treat autism, parents should pay attention to their individual childs nutritional health and seek appropriate...
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