As a parent with a child with special needs you most likely spend the majority of your time in the car driving from one appointment to the next as well as within many different waiting rooms.   With all that time spent in “transition” it is sometimes difficult to make sure that your child is emotionally regulated, entertained, having fun, learning, transitioning smoothly, eating properly and more.   In addition, you may also have your other kids with you and sometimes it is hard to entertain them while you are waiting for brother or sister to finish. 

This week we want to help you create a “Bag of Tricks” that will help your transitions move much smoother.  You will need a big bag or plastic box to put everything in.  This bag will be your “on the go” bag.  You will take it with you everywhere you go: in the car, in the waiting rooms, at soccer practice, etc.  We suggest packing this bag every Sunday night (replacing the items every 1-2 weeks so that your kids don’t get bored) and then place it in the car so it’s ready to go for the week!