'Enjoying The Hi-5's of Autism - A Family Experience': FYI - Back to School #2

Hi5! We are still just as excited about our 5 year old as the day when the doctor pronounced,"You're Pregnant!" Yep, we're still jumping for joy,and so is he! We are sharing our joy,disappointments,successes and challenges as a family with a child touched by AUTISM-a neurological condition considered a developmental disability.If you care to share, please do.Join us on Google Blogger/Reader/Buzz/orkut,hi5, digg,Facebook,Twitter,Yahoo!Buzz,YouTube,MySpace, holiday WordPress.ENJOY!KBJCosse'Family

Monday, July 12, 2010

FYI - Back to School #2 - Introductions

Hi-5!,

Hope you've been enjoying our blog.

Thought you might be interested making a booklet to prepare your child and teachers for a new school year. It's entitled, "Introducing Me Booklet", developed by First Steps Referral Consulting,LLC.

Their booklet consists of 8 topic pages: [You can use some of the topics and add your own.]

Let your child help because he/she will then be proud to call it their own bio.]

1) These Things That Help Me Learn and Have Fun

2) Here Are Some People I Spend Time With

3) These Are My Favorite Photographs and Pictures

4) Here Are Other Things You Might Like To Know About Me

5) Here Are Some Of My Favorite

6) All About Me

7) Ways You Talk to Me So That I Understand

8) This Is My Daily Routine

Remember to include a photo or your child.

First, review it with your child.

Then, bring it to your child'd school Meet and Greet or Orientation.

If your child is with a new teacher, give them a copy briefly explaining why.

If your child is attending a different school, give a copy to his Principle, Counselor/Advisor, teacher and any other Service Providers.

Are you getting ready?

YOUR CHILD GOES BACK TO SCHOOL

IN LESS THAN A MONTH!

(depending on where you live)

ENJOY!

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