Episode 23: 5 Ways To Prepare Your Autistic Child For Kindergarten

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If you are a parent of an autistic child, big transitions, like the transition to Kindergarten, probably strike fear into you. Take a deep breath, and listen to today’s episode for 5 ways to prepare your child for a smoother transition. In this episode, you will learn 5 ways to create a smoother transition to kindergarten for your autistic child.

Visit the school’s playground over the summer
Put together a social story
Create an “All About Me” document
Practice adaptive skills
Meet the teacher and visit the classroom

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Free Social Story Library: Support Predictability and Communication

Social stories can be a powerful tool for helping children understand what to expect, build confidence, and navigate everyday moments with more clarity and calm. Yet finding clear, ready-to-use social stories that are respectful, developmentally appropriate, and focused on connection—not compliance—can be time-consuming.

That’s why we created the Free Social Story Library.

This library offers a collection of social stories you can download and use right away—stories that support children in:

understanding routines and transitions
navigating common social situations
learning what comes next with visual and written supports
increasing participation and reducing uncertainty

Each social story is designed to put the learner first, using language and visuals that make expectations clearer while honoring neurodiversity and authentic experience.

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