Meeting Thomas's new teacher

Each year, right before school starts, we schedule a time through the school psychologist to come in for about a half an hour to meet Thomas's new teacher.  It lets him see his new classroom and meet his teacher, so that the first day won't be so overwhelming.  I also give the teacher an "About my Child" sheet with some info about Thomas and how to best interact with him.  This was recommended through our treatment at the Smart Center and it has been a great resource for all staff who interact with him.  In the past year, I gave one to the art, gym, computer teacher, etc as well.

Last year, he had some trouble with this meeting, because there is a lot of attention on him and it is a new situation.  I was hopeful that this year would go better, as he was very verbal for the majority of last year.  The speech pathologist, who he is very close to met us in the hallway and he was verbal with her, which was great.  As we got to the new classroom though, he went mute and was unable to verbalize anything to the new teacher or to the SP inside the classroom.  I asked some choice questions and he would respond to me in a whisper, so it is a start.  I am hoping that he warms up quickly like last year.  I am not that worried, because it is a new situation that he will need time to adjust to.  He has two close friends in his class, which I think will help a lot.  The beginning of the school year is always a little nerve wracking for any child.  Hoping he will settle into a routine quickly and have a fabulous year!