Dr. E sits down with SMart Center Lead Clinician Jennifer Brittingham to discuss ways to navigate the testing and assessment process, what to do when your child has difficulty engaging with peers, how to build comfort with teachers, and more.

Topics:

(1:54) How to navigate the testing process

(17:51) What if my child has difficulty engaging with peers?

(30:01) How to build comfort with teachers

(39:18) Strategies for children to become more responsive in the classroom

(42:54) Does your child have difficulty starting and completing tasks?

(50:28) How to accommodate picky eating

(57:46) How to navigate changes and transitions

(1:01:35) Final thoughts/recommendations heading into the school year

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Handout: Social Engagement is the KEY and FUEL to Communcation
Summer Vacation & Back-to-School Guide (download eBook)
Easing School Jitters for the Selectively Mute Child (download eBook)

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