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Free Printable Get Ready Sheet for a New School or Program

2 pages · who my child is, and the first-day plan

Who your child is, who's who, what helps, the first-day plan and who to call, ready before the first day.

What you type stays on your phone.

How to use it
  1. When you know the start date, fill in what you can about your child and who's who.
  2. Before the first day, go through the plan with the school or program and write who to call.
  3. After the first day, write how it went while you still remember.

An example, filled in

Example child Filled in for Auren, an example child. Your copy starts blank.
Get Ready for a New School or ProgramWho my child is, and who is who.CHILDAurenFIRST DAYJan 5SCHOOL OR PROGRAMLincoln ElementaryHOW MY CHILD COMMUNICATESShort phrases and picturesWHAT CALMS MY CHILDCounting down from 10WHAT MAKES IT HARDERBeing rushedMEDICINESNoneALLERGIESNone we know ofWho's whoWHONAMEHOW TO REACH THEMTeacherMs. ReyesEmailAideCase managerNurseFront officeFront desk555-0100OtherWhat helps my childTell my child what comes nextA quiet place to goPictures or a scheduleShort breaksHeadphonesAn item from homeOther:WHAT MY CHILD LOVESTrains and drawingAdd this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.Free for every family. Make a copy for another parent.Made with Bloom Autism Support · bloomautismsupport.com/freetools
Why it helps

A new school means many new people at once, and they don't know your child yet. One page of what helps, and a clear plan for the first day, gives everyone the same place to start.

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Add this to your child's Bloom Autism Support: snap a photo and send it to your child's Bloom Autism Support email address.

Read more: Real World Ready, a guide for parents →

Made by autism parents with 10 years in special education and ABA.

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