New Program to Reduce Back-to-school Anxiety for Children with ASD

July 24, 2012 - PRLog -- Being the parent or caretaker of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder presents many challenges and the transition back to school is often one of them. Parent Coaching for Autism has just released a new program, 3 Simple Secrets for a Smooth Sail Back-to-School, that addresses this issue.

Change is not something many children on the Autism spectrum enjoy. Returning to a school routine after weeks of summertime fun can be met with opposition and create an emotionally draining experience for all. This informative program is designed to help parents of children on the Autism spectrum make a smooth transition to a back-to-school schedule.

“The unknown of what a child’s new teacher might be like, the anticipation of a noisy bus ride and the unpredictability of the social scene can fill any child with anxiety and generate stress as the reality of school approaches,” says Connie Hammer, owner of Parent Coaching for Autism. “Even though a new school year may be filled with uncertainty there are many things parents can do to ease their child’s worries and concerns and replace them with confidence and joy.”

This program is digital and can easily be accessed online. It is created to help parents plan effective strategies that are customized to their child’s needs. This program:

•   Addresses the anxieties and concerns any child might be feeling.
•   Provides strategies and tips for reducing any child’s school anxieties.
•   Presents specific guidelines for shifting to the new school routine.
•   Suggests effective ways to communication and more. . .  .

All participants receive an eight-page workbook, checklists and other bonuses to help them develop a positive plan of action.

Parents can visit http://parentcoachingforautism.com/products/back-to-school/ to purchase this program. Anyone who would like more information can preview the program here http://parentcoachingforautism.com/products/bts-preview/. Questions can be directed to (207) 615-5457 or email:  connie@parentcoachingforautism.com.

Hammer is the owner of Parent Coaching for Autism, a subsidiary of The Progressive Parent, LLC, a parent coaching business founded in 2005. As a parent educator and certified parent coach, Hammer helps parents uncover abilities to change possibilities with her more than twenty years of experience working with families. A licensed social worker, she currently focuses on guiding parents of children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. For additional information, visit her website http://www.parentcoachingforautism.com