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How To Help Your Child Prepare For School Emotionally

As September approaches, it’s tempting to focus on the practical side of getting ready for school, with new pens, fresh notebooks, and the perfect school bag. While those things matter, for autistic and ADHD children, the real preparation can be so much more.


It’s about helping them feel confident in who they are and comfortable in the school environment. That means recognising their strengths, celebrating their individuality, and ensuring teachers understand what helps them succeed. Parents can support this by sharing with school the strategies that work best for their child, whether it’s clear routines, movement breaks, or a safe person they can go to when feeling overwhelmed.


Reducing anxiety is another key part of the process. A smooth return often means making the first days back feel as predictable as possible. This could involve visiting the school before term starts, walking through the timetable together, or giving teachers advance notice of situations that might be challenging.


When parents and teachers work together to make sure a child feels seen, understood, and supported, they are giving them the best possible start. A successful school year isn’t about what’s in the pencil case, it’s about creating an environment where the child feels calm, confident, and ready to thrive.


If you need a helping hand, we have lots of free resources on our website which you can download to make the start of the school year easier. Click the link below to find out more!



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