To expect ds's friend to not arrive 20 mins early every morning for school?

[sasquatch]

I have just worked out that I am getting up 15 mins earlier than I need to. That 15 mins is important to me!
Ds thinks I am being rude and anti-social to complain, and friend is a lovely boy.

let him keep coming but don't allow them to leave until 8. make sure ds organises his stuff the night before so he doesn't forget anything and don't worry about not being dressed etc. it doesn't matter!!

sasquatch: why isn't it possible to have you son have his bag organised and waiting by the door the night before? It sounds like it would make both your mornings easier.

i have a poster on my classroom wall, designed by the head of our SENCO, recommending this. As a teacher I see a lot of NT kids who, if they were to have someone to teach them this organisational skill, would put them streets ahead of hwere they are, unfortuneately.

i hope that doesn't read negatively.

I think the little lad turning up a bit too early is a blessing in disguise. You just need to open up to the idea to see it.