Exhausted, Scared, Anxious, Stressed, Frustrated, Sad, but Hopeful: Transitioning Two Boys with Autism from Home to School

Abstract

Transitioning a child with Autism from home to school can be a very traumatic time. The process can be extremely challenging for not only the child but also the parent and the family. This is made even more challenging when a parent is transitioning more than one child at the same time. This chapter describes how one mum planned for and managed the transition for two boys, diagnosed with Autism, from home to school. This is her story and the impact it had on her family. It is full of a range of emotions as the family moves through this process.

Citation

Barrett, E. (2022), "Exhausted, Scared, Anxious, Stressed, Frustrated, Sad, but Hopeful: Transitioning Two Boys with Autism from Home to School", Scorgie, K. and Forlin, C. (Ed.) Transition Programs for Children and Youth with Diverse Needs (International Perspectives on Inclusive Education, Vol. 18), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 3-8. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-363620220000018001