12 Tips for Parents of Special Needs Kids who Ride the School Bus

With school back in session, many children with special needs will be riding school busses. Here are some tips to help make your child’s bussing experience problem-free: Know your child’s bussing arrangement. Will he be transported in a special bus equipped for wheelchairs? Does he need such a bus? Will there be regular-ed students riding on the bus? Will there be an adult assistant to help the driver? Will there be one designated driver? How many children will ride and what is the scheduled pick-up time? Get to know your child’s bus driver. On the first pickup, accompany your child … Continue reading