Moving from one place to another can be hard on special needs children. They like their routines and moving hinders the ability to keep to them. It makes some children upset when things change. This gives tips for getting a move done with little disruption to those children and with a minimum of hassle for you as well.
Key Takeaways:
- Take lots of photos, gather lots of pamphlets and information, and bring home a few items that will help your child begin to get an idea of what the country and town will be like.
- If you have a chance to visit your child’s new school, take photos of the teachers and the lunchroom. Take a video tour of the walk to school.
- For a child with special needs, the routine is often what keeps the world feeling manageable — so do whatever you can to keep as much routine as possible.
“If your family is shipping a lot of your belongings using a national moving company, take special care to pack your carry-on and checked luggage with the most important things in your child’s life.”