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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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Open-plan offices and sensory hypersensitivity, being understood without isolating yourself
Wearing headphones, stepping out of a noisy meeting, avoiding certain rooms. These actions can be read as withdrawal. A shared profile prevents misunderstandings and opens the way …
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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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The direct manager, a key contact for accommodations
The direct manager is often the first to notice the effect of an accommodation, and the best placed to adjust it. A profile shared ahead of time makes the conversation simpler, and…
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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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First week at work, choosing your words and choosing your moment
Starting a new job is a time of observation for the new teams, but also for the person concerned. When should you talk about how you work? With whom? A few ideas to stay in control…
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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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