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The Autistic Child First-Day-of-School Survival Plan: Scripts, Checklists, and Recovery Steps
The first day of school asks your child to manage unfamiliar demands before their nervous system has any evidence that the new routine is safe. This plan turns the day into a series of smaller, prepared transitions so you are not making every decision while everyone is already overwhelmed.
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