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Transitioning child from special needs nursery to mainstream school ASD unit

joshuasmammy

Hi everyone,

Our son was diagnosed with ASD 2 weeks ago and will be moving to an ASD unit in a mainstream school in September.

We're just wondering how other parents who have had a similar move have found the transition, how they managed the transition with their child, what the school did to help the transition, and how their child coped with it?

Our son doesnt like new clothes, so getting him to wear a school uniform will be fun!

Any advice or experiences that can be passed on would be great!

Thanks!

Erinn

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  • You're welcome, I'm glad our experiences can benefit others.

    If Josh likes pancakes how about trying sandwich wraps (tortillas or similar)? You can get small ones now in the bigger shops. He doesn't have to have the filling in it, he could have some cheese or meat separately if he doesn't like different foods together - as long as it ends up inside him. Those lunch boxes with compartments are good, my son happily would have bread and butter, some cheese or pepperami,cucumber sticks and some raisins, a small yoghurt or fruit bar in one of those. You get the idea. If you have trouble finding one I think Lakeland always have good supply (online too so no extra stress of trawling through shops). Just a thought.

    It sounds like school will be supportive and flexible, and you've already been pro-active, so you're well on the way. I hope it all goes as well as it can. 

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  • You're welcome, I'm glad our experiences can benefit others.

    If Josh likes pancakes how about trying sandwich wraps (tortillas or similar)? You can get small ones now in the bigger shops. He doesn't have to have the filling in it, he could have some cheese or meat separately if he doesn't like different foods together - as long as it ends up inside him. Those lunch boxes with compartments are good, my son happily would have bread and butter, some cheese or pepperami,cucumber sticks and some raisins, a small yoghurt or fruit bar in one of those. You get the idea. If you have trouble finding one I think Lakeland always have good supply (online too so no extra stress of trawling through shops). Just a thought.

    It sounds like school will be supportive and flexible, and you've already been pro-active, so you're well on the way. I hope it all goes as well as it can. 

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