“Beyond the Reports: A Parent’s Journey Through Special Education Routines and Realities”

• I hope the school does not call again about another suspension.
   
• My child did not complete the work again.
   
• I wonder what I will find when I look inside the bookbag.
   
• The homework packet is still incomplete, despite repeated reminders at home.
   
• Another behavior report has come home, leaving me uncertain about how to respond or what strategies to try next.
   
• I wonder whether the teacher truly understands how hard my child is trying.
   
• I hope tomorrow brings a better report, one that highlights strengths instead of only struggles.
   

Daily Routines

• What am I going to fix for lunch, with such a picky eater?
   
• Getting out the door feels like a daily challenge, as something is always forgotten.
   
• I am late again because my child misplaced homework or supplies.
   
• Bedtime routines are often disrupted by anxiety about school the next day.
   
• The morning starts with resistance, as my child struggles to transition from home to school.
   

Communication

• My child is having difficulty with talking, and I wonder how this will affect participation in school.
   
• I hope my child speaks up when they need help, instead of staying silent.
   
• I worry when the teacher says, “Your child doesn’t talk much in class.”
   
• Conversations at home are brief, and I long to hear more about what happens during the school day.
   
• I wonder if peers notice the pauses, stumbles, or silence when my child tries to respond.
   

Social Skills

• Please do not wander off in the hallway.
   
• I hope my child looks at people when they are speaking.
   
• Please stay within the boundaries set by the teacher.
   
• I wonder if my child will be invited to sit with peers at lunch.
   
• Recess is both an opportunity and a worry—will my child join in or be left out?
   
• Group projects bring hope for connection, yet fear of rejection.
   
• I want my child to be seen not only for challenges but for kindness and effort.