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Changing schools mid-year: transferring the profile without losing the thread
A house move, a change of setting, a switch from primary to secondary school mid-year. The shared profile makes sure that what was built elsewhere isn't lost, and gives new contact…
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School trip: preparing for the unexpected for a child who self-regulates a lot
A school trip upends every routine: travel, a new environment, eating outdoors, crowds. A shared profile gives chaperones and the staff at the sites being visited what they need to…
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Tough recess time: informing the supervisors discreetly
Recess concentrates noise, stimulation and potential conflict. For a child who self-regulates a lot, it's often the most demanding moment. A shared profile gives supervisors the ke…
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Homework at home: passing it on to the friend's parent who helps
When a friend invites your child over to do homework together, the host parent often has no information about what helps your child. A shared profile gives the friend's parent the …
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School accommodations, going beyond the PPS (an individualised support plan, in France) from day one
The PPS (an individualised support plan, in France) and other official measures take time to put in place. In the meantime, the first days and first weeks count as much as the firs…
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School team meeting: preparing your wording in advance
The school team meeting is a moment where every word counts. Preparing your wording in advance, drawing on the shared profile, changes the quality of the exchange and spares parent…
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Same substitute teacher, same need for quick information
The substitute teacher sometimes arrives the evening before. They know neither the children nor their needs. A profile accessible by QR code changes everything, from the very first…
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First contact with the AESH: what they need to know
When the AESH (a teaching assistant for students with disabilities, in France) finally arrives, the first week is crucial. A well-built shared profile saves them several months of …
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No AESH yet: holding on while waiting for the assignment
Waiting for an AESH (a teaching assistant for students with disabilities, in France) assigned by the MDPH can take months. Meanwhile, the child is in class and the teacher manages …
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The home-school notebook, a natural ally for sharing information discreetly
The home-school notebook remains the main communication tool between school and family. With a QR code inside, it becomes a discreet gateway to a richer profile, without adding bul…
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Getting ready for the new school year when your child works in a particular way
A new school year often starts with a series of meetings, forms to fill in, and explanations you give over and over. Here are a few ways to share what really matters once, without …
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Lunchroom and after-school care: the overlooked gap in handovers
The lunchroom and after-school care are often the least documented moments of the school day. Yet that's where fatigue, sensory stimulation and shifts in pace pile up. A shared pro…
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