Its that time of year again, as children of all ages are gearing up to return to school. Here at Abington Speech Pathology and RemoteSpeech.com, we celebrate this time of year on par with major holidays, as it provides us with the opportunity to serve as a supportive resource to our clients, their families, educators, school districts and speech-language pathologists alike. In previous years, we have debuted fun topics such as “Top 9 Things Parents Overlook with Back To School” and “10 Questions To Ask Your Speech-Language Pathologist Before Treatment.” However, as everyone knows, 2020 is different.
In the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic, even the most ordinary things seem extraordinary. The stress and excitement that typically accompany the “back-to-school” time of the year, have now been compounded exponentially. What was once relied on as an annual “routine” has now seeming to catch us “off guard;” it seems like 2020 will be the “first” of many “firsts” throughout the year (and for the foreseeable future).
We recognize the myriad of emotions that are overwhelming the masses with fear, confusion, and frustration. We are motivated to honor what was once a fun annual tradition with a resource to support all facets of our community, from parents to educators alike. In our two-part series, we will explore resources to make sure that you are ready for “back-to-school” for all age groups. In part 1 of our series, we will help parents with the top 5 things to direct your focus and attention, with research, first-hand accounts, and relatable content to help to ease the tension. Listed in order of priority, let’s begin!
