Ask Dr Doreen When is a child ready for school?

Ask Dr Doreen When is a child ready for school?

From Ask Dr. Doreen by Autism Network ®

April 21, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh discusses how parents can determine when their children are ready to start school and offers advice for setting them up for success.

On today's Ask Dr. Doreen, autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from parents around the world about how to know when their children are ready to start school. What can parents do to set their children up for success? 0:00 Opening Disclaimer 0:10 Introducing Ask Doctor Doreen 0:30 Welcome & Live Show Setup 1:19 Where to Watch & Listen Live 1:58 Podcast & Ad-Free Subscription 2:53 April Reflections & Community Visits 3:34 Supporting Parents on the Autism Journey 5:00 Shannon's "Crystal Ball of Autism" Story 6:26 Early Intervention Struggles 8:17 A Life-Changing Autism Connection 10:27 Discovering ABA & CARD 1 2:47 Visiting an ABA Center: Joy in Action 13:58 When Is a Child Ready for School? 15:04 School vs. 1:1 Learning Explained 19:52 Why Early ABA Matters So Much 20:56 Preparing for School Success 22:06 Starting School Gradually 25:13 School Attendance Rights for Parents 26:22 How Grandparents Can Help Academically 30:55 When School Causes Emotional Harm 33:19 Using IEPs to Improve School Experience 38:13 Understanding Your Legal Rights in Education 39:38 Using AI to Prepare for IEP Meetings 44:12 AI Tools: Benefits, Limits, and Cautions 50:16 Teens, Anxiety…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh

Topics covered

  • school readiness
  • autism
  • parenting
  • early intervention
  • IEP

Keywords

  • school readiness
  • autism
  • early intervention
  • IEP
  • parenting

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Organizations: Autism Network

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