Helping children with Special Needs

Prepare to transition to Main Stream Primary School Talk

Helping Children with Special Needs(e.g. Down Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability)  Prepare to Transition to a Main Stream Primary School

Dorothy Armstrong will host an evening that is aimed at parents, teachers and those who work with this population.  The talk will focus on the transition of children with Special needs to a main stream primary school.  Your child may not have a diagnosis but if you think they may have a special need this talk will be helpful for you.  The issues covered will include:

• The skills your child needs before going into primary school
• Helping the child develop the skills needed for primary school
• The school environment – supports available
• Orientating the child to the new school environment and routines
• Strategies to promote inclusion once they are there

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