School Issues
Includes aides, preparing for school, visiting schools.
A Pocket Manual for Advocates [offsite link] Information and Resources for Lay Advocates
This is a 56 page pdf document that covers truancy, homeschooling, due process, mediations, gifted and much more. Classroom Visitation Checklist  Here is a checklist of observations to note, and questions to ask of a prospective teacher while visiting classroom.
Communicating with the school  Developing ways to communicate with teachers and therapists throughout the school year. Preparing for the new school year. Extended School Year  Covering what options there are for ESY and intersession for children on the Autism Spectrum. Homeschooling  Sharing the experience of using California Virtual Academy during the Middle School years for my high functioning son. LAUSD has ruined our Middle School Preparations  A parent can do all the preparations for the Middle School transition, but ultimatey one error within Los Angeles Unified School District brings it all to a screeching halt. Prepare for Back to School Season with these products  Here you will find a book review, video review and software review for those on the Autism Spectrum getting ready for the next school session. These are appropriate for various levels on the spectrum. Preparing for School and the Bus  My nonverbal son will be riding the bus for the first time to Middle School. These are some resources I am using to prepare us for this transition. Questions relating to Toilet Training at School  A list of questions to ask the teacher if they are implementing toilet training at school for a child on the Autism Spectrum. The Changing Role Of The One To One Aide  Exploring what it means to have an aide for a child on the autism spectrum. The evolving Special Education Assistant  How the role of the assistant to special education students has changed over the years. Toilet Training Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum  Sharing resources that will help guide families into implementing a toileting program for the older child with autism. Transition Checklist [offsite link] PDF document for leaving Early Childhood (Early Intervention) and entering Kindergarten. Circle of Inclusion, University of Kansas Transition Tips For High School  Making the transition into high school for a special education student. Transitioning Into Middle School  Here are some tips based on our experience and resources as we prepare for this transition for my high functioning autistic son who is in general education. Visiting Middle School Autism Classes  Preparing for the middle school transition requires visiting various campuses while school is in session. Observe classes and ask questions. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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