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School is an essential aspect of your child’s life since they are not only acquiring skills that will help them achieve greatness, but they are also developing social and emotional skills that will benefit them in other parts of life. Some children have a harder problem fitting in than others, and some children wish they had never gone to school.

 

However, although it is essential for parents to be active in making your child’s school journey a more pleasant one, the school may also provide assistance. Take a look at these two facts about school that you probably didn’t know and what they can do for your child.

 

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Children with learning disabilities can be accommodated in public schools.

 

If and when you discover that your child has a learning disability, one of your first concerns is likely to be about how and where they will be educated going forward. As a parent, you may be concerned that your child will not fit in or that they will be bullied.

 

However, many parents fear that public schools will not provide their child with enough education. This isn’t always the case. With conditions such as ADHD and Autism or even some cases of Down syndrome, public schools can direct you towards disability services and still accommodate your child’s educational demands.

 

In most situations, you will be asked to meet with your child’s teacher on a more regular basis to address any challenges they are experiencing, what they are accelerating at, and their social position within the class. Furthermore, any specialists that your child visits and any advice that they provide will need to be shared with your child’s teacher in order for them to tailor their approach to teaching to your child’s needs.

 

It is common for children with autism to be placed in a different classroom on occasion to learn additional skills such as hand-eye coordination and to catch up on any work that they have fallen behind in.

 

Personal issues can be addressed in schools.

 

Everyone has personal issues at home, some of which you can’t conceal from your kids, such a loved one’s death or even incarceration. A child’s mental health can be seriously impacted by events like these, which could have a negative impact on their ability to study and concentrate.

 

While it is essential for you to handle difficulties at home in order to be able to help your children, your child’s school can also provide assistance.

 

Their counsellors will have undergone significant training, such as a counselling program, before working with them. As a result, they are more equipped to identify areas of difficulty in your child and offer support and guidance as they attempt to resolve them.

 

Sometimes, these services let your child talk about things that he or she hasn’t talked about before. Even though what your child tells them is confidential, if something particularly disturbing comes to light, you will be informed so that you may support them as well.

 

Remember these two things, and if you need assistance with your child’s education, contact their school!

 

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Kori

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Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family. Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted. A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares autism family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real. Kori brings her own life experiences as an autistic woman combined with her adventures in momming to bring you the day-to-day of her life at home. Kori is on a mission to empower moms of autistic children to make informed parenting decisions with confidence and conviction.

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7 months ago

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