Re:OT- Letting your child ride the bus

[Guest guest]

My daughter is 18 and has often ridden the bus. I had been driving her the last

3 months to give her a chance to catch some extra sleep but she had been having

a hard transition into school. The OT suggested trying the bus again because

the bus ride itself can be a good sensory input for some kids and it has worked.

She is coming into school much calmer. I had hated the fact that she's on the

bus almost an hour and we live 12 minutes from the school, but I had never

considered the sensory input from the ride. I think it does help. The bus does

have an aide and a good driver - I have heard from other parents that their

drivers are not always very good so you'll want to check it out.

Terry