Arrival, Dismissal, Transportation & School Readiness
Bus, backpack, doorway, and the first and last ten minutes of the day.
Clue → possible need → accommodation → what it looks like → what to say → what to track
Behavior clue #1
Refuses to board the bus.
What this may be telling us
The bus may be the loudest, least supervised part of the day.
Recommended accommodation
Assigned seat near the driver and a bus behavior plan.
Why this may help
Structure on the bus may protect the whole morning.
What this looks like at school
Front seat assigned; driver has the support card.
What you can say
"Could my child have an assigned bus seat and a written bus plan?"
What to track
Bus incidents and refusals per week.
Behavior clue #2
Arrives already dysregulated.
What this may be telling us
The day may be starting in the red.
Recommended accommodation
Check-in with a designated adult before first period.
Why this may help
A reset at arrival may change the whole day.
What this looks like at school
Same adult, same spot, two minutes, every morning.
What you can say
"I'd like a morning check-in with a named adult."
What to track
Incidents before 10 a.m.
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