Teacher Check-In
Now that a bit of time has passed since the first day of school, I have a timely tip this Tuesday. It may make sense to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher, special education teacher or BCBA to see how things are going.
I suggest a check-in because it makes sense to be in contact regularly and because you don’t want the first time you call to be negative. Scheduling a call just to check in and see how the start of the year is going provides a foundation for the relationship to grow over time.
This is a great time to ask if the teacher needs anything from you: either for your child or for the classroom in general. Building a good relationship with the school team can only help your child.
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Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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