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Back-to-school preparation with ABA support

Simple ways to make school routines clearer and help children practice the skills a new year requires.

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Make the return to school predictable

School changes wake-up time, transportation, classroom expectations, peer interaction, and homework. Children often respond best when families make those changes visible and practice them before the first day.

Start with the daily sequence

  • Wake up and get dressed
  • Eat breakfast and gather belongings
  • Travel to school
  • Follow the classroom opening routine
  • Return home and transition to evening

Use a visual schedule

Show the order of activities with words, pictures, or icons.

Practice transitions

Rehearse stopping, packing, waiting, and moving between activities.

Prepare communication

Practice asking for help, requesting a break, or saying something hurts.

Reinforce effort

Notice specific behaviors such as checking the schedule or trying a difficult task.