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line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0; }\n.ot-credit { text-align: center; font-size: 12px; color: #999; margin-top: 1.5rem; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ABOVE FOLD --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"above-fold\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003eDesigned by paediatric occupational therapists\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch1 class=\"hero-headline\"\u003eThe complete OT guide to preparing your child for school before day one arrives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eReady, Steady, School!\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 33 page parent guide written by paediatric occupational therapists, covering the five core pillars of school readiness for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory differences. With a bonus printable School Transition Checklist included.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFive pillars of school readiness: Independence, Academic Readiness, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, and Organisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDedicated sensory processing chapter covering all eight senses\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDay One preparation guide: uniform, lunchbox, routines, and visiting the school\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePrintable School Transition Checklist tick off every step before Term 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eOT tips, sensory notes, and clinical strategies throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWritten for parents, not clinicians warm, practical, and immediately usable\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"order-box\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"price-display\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"price-now\"\u003eAU$24.99\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"price-note\"\u003eInstant PDF download · Works on any device\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add\" class=\"cta-btn\"\u003eGet the guide AU$24.99\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"#whats-inside\" class=\"cta-btn-outline\"\u003eSee what is inside\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"trust-row\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"trust-item\"\u003e✓ Instant download\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"trust-item\"\u003e✓ OT designed\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"trust-item\"\u003e✓ Printable checklist included\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- THE MOMENT --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eSound familiar?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSchool is coming and you are not sure your child is ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMaybe you are watching your child struggle to button their shirt and wondering how they will manage in a classroom full of new demands. Maybe you have heard the word \"readiness\" thrown around at orientation and are not entirely sure what it actually means. Maybe you know your child needs more preparation than a typical four year old but you are not sure where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe school environment is genuinely challenging for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory differences. It is noisy, unpredictable, socially complex, and full of new sensory demands all at once, every single day. The more skills and strategies your child has in their toolkit before day one, the better placed they will be to navigate that environment successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSchool readiness is not about being perfect before day one. It is about giving your child the tools, routines, and confidence to show up and try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"two-col\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"way-card old\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eWithout a plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eScrambling to prepare in the weeks before Term 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eGoogling \"school readiness autism\" and getting overwhelmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eNot knowing what the teacher needs to know\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDay one meltdown with no framework for why\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUniform battles every morning for weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eChild cannot open lunchbox, skips eating all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"way-card new\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eWith this guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eA clear five pillar framework covering every area that matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOT strategies you can implement at home right now\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eA one page summary to share with the teacher before school starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUniform introduced gradually, sensory issues addressed early\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLunchbox practised, routine built, child feels prepared\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eA printable checklist so nothing gets missed before day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- THE FIVE PILLARS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\" id=\"whats-inside\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eWhat is covered\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe five pillars of school readiness and everything in between\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn occupational therapy, we organise school readiness into five core areas. Each one is distinct, but they are deeply interconnected. This guide covers all five, plus a dedicated sensory processing chapter and a complete Day One preparation section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pillar-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pillar-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-name\"\u003eIndependence\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-desc\"\u003eDressing, toileting, managing belongings, morning routine\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pillar-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-name\"\u003eAcademic Readiness\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-desc\"\u003eLiteracy, numeracy, fine motor, pencil grasp, scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pillar-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-name\"\u003eInterpersonal Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-desc\"\u003eFriendships, emotional regulation, turn-taking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pillar-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-name\"\u003eCommunication\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-desc\"\u003eAsking for help, following instructions, AAC\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pillar-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-name\"\u003eOrganisation\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-desc\"\u003eExecutive function, working memory, routines, planning\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pillar-card\" style=\"background: var(--secondary-light);\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-num\" style=\"color: var(--secondary);\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-name\" style=\"color: #005a99;\"\u003eSensory Processing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pillar-desc\"\u003eAll eight senses, overwhelm signs, school and home strategies\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"callout callout-blue\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSensory processing runs through every pillar. A child who is overwhelmed by the classroom environment cannot focus on learning, build friendships, or communicate their needs. This guide addresses sensory differences as a thread through everything not a footnote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- OFFER STACK --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eEverything inside Ready, Steady, School!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"offer-item\" style=\"border-left: 3px solid var(--primary);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"offer-item-left\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eReady, Steady, School! Complete Parent Guide (33 pages)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eNine chapters covering all five pillars of school readiness, a dedicated sensory processing chapter, and a full Day One preparation guide. Written by paediatric OTs at EquipKids in warm, parent-friendly language no clinical jargon, no generic advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"offer-item-value\"\u003eAU$24.99\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"offer-item\" style=\"border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"offer-item-left\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSchool Transition Checklist Printable Bonus\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eA beautifully designed, print-ready checklist covering every step before day one: visiting the school, uniform preparation, lunchbox practice, morning routine, visual supports, and after day one recovery. Stick it on the fridge and tick it off together.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"offer-item-value\"\u003eIncluded free\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"checklist-box\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso inside the guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e OT Tip boxes throughout, Sensory Notes woven into each pillar, a Victorian Curriculum reference so you know exactly what your child will be working toward in Prep, and a section on the single most important thing you can do before school starts connecting with your child's teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INSIDE THE GUIDE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eA closer look\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat parents tell us they needed before they found this guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003ePillar 1: Independence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eButtons, zippers, shoelaces, socks with seams that cause meltdowns, a lunchbox no one can open independence challenges are the most practical and the most overlooked. This chapter covers exactly what to practise, how to introduce the uniform before school starts, and how to build a morning routine that does not end in tears for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003ePillar 2: Academic Readiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNot just reading and writing the fine motor foundations underneath them. Pencil grasp development by age, pre-writing strokes, the ten activities that build hand strength through play, how to practise classroom tasks like scissors and glue sticks before they are required in a high pressure environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003ePillar 3: Interpersonal Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSocial skills are learned, not innate. This chapter explains how to teach turn-taking, help-seeking, emotional regulation, and managing disappointment at home before the playground becomes the practice ground. Includes the best activities for building social confidence in children who find social situations genuinely hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003ePillar 4: Communication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAsking for help is the single most important communication skill for school and the one most commonly absent in autistic children. This chapter covers how to establish a help seeking system before day one, how to practise multi step instructions, and what to do if your child uses AAC or alternative communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003ePillar 5: Organisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eExecutive functioning explained in plain language with real-life parent scenarios for working memory, attention, task initiation, sequencing, planning, and self monitoring. No clinical labels without context. Just: here is what it looks like at home, here is why it happens, and here is what actually works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eSensory Processing: The Thread That Runs Through Everything\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAll eight senses covered including the three most parents have never heard of (vestibular, proprioception, interoception) and why they matter more than the five we learned in school. Signs of sensory overwhelm, how to build a one-page sensory profile for the teacher, and strategies for the classroom and at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003ePreparing for Day One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe practical preparation section parents actually need: visiting the school, introducing the uniform, practising the lunchbox, building the morning routine, using visual supports, and what to do when your child comes home completely dysregulated after a big day. Because that is information, not failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SOCIAL PROOF \/ CREDENTIALS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eWhy trust this\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eClinical expertise, written for parents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"proof-box\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"proof-stat\"\u003e33\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"proof-label\"\u003ePages of OT grounded guidance written for parents, not clinicians\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"proof-box\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"proof-stat\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"proof-label\"\u003ePillars of school readiness covered plus sensory processing and Day One prep\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"proof-box\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"proof-stat\"\u003eOT\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"proof-label\"\u003eCreated by paediatric occupational therapists at EquipKids, Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMyTheraPlayBox resources are created by the clinical team at \u003cstrong\u003eEquipKids Occupational Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a paediatric OT clinic supporting families of children with autism, ADHD, and sensory differences across Melbourne. Every strategy in this guide comes from real clinical practice not generic parenting advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis guide does not replace OT support. What it does is give you the same framework and strategies we share with families in clinic, in a format you can read at home, implement today, and return to across the months before school starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA MID PAGE --\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add\" class=\"cta-btn\" style=\"max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto 0.5rem; display: block;\"\u003eGet Ready, Steady, School! AU$24.99\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:12px; color:#999; margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003eInstant download · PDF · Printable checklist included · Works on any device\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat parents usually ask before purchasing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eMy child has not been diagnosed is this still relevant?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes. This guide is useful for any child who finds parts of the school environment challenging whether they have a formal diagnosis or not. Sensory differences, social anxiety, fine motor difficulties, and executive functioning challenges are common across a wide range of children. The strategies in this guide are practical and broadly applicable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs this a replacement for seeing an OT?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eNo, and it is not designed to be. This is an educational resource that gives you the same frameworks and strategies we use in clinic, in a format you can use at home. If your child has significant needs across any of the five pillars, an OT assessment before school starts is strongly recommended. This guide complements that support it does not replace it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eMy child starts school in a few months. Is it too late?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eNot at all in fact this is the ideal time. The guide is specifically designed for the months before school starts. Many of the strategies (uniform introduction, morning routine practice, visiting the school, connecting with the teacher) require lead time to be effective. Starting now gives you the best chance of meaningful progress before day one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWhat age is this guide for?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe guide is written for children preparing to start school, typically aged four to six. The strategies are most relevant in the year before and the year of starting Prep or Kindergarten. Families of children with more complex needs sometimes find the content relevant for older children transitioning between school settings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs this specific to Victoria or relevant across Australia?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eThe content is applicable nationally. We include a reference to the Victorian Curriculum as a useful resource for Victorian families, but the OT framework, sensory strategies, and school readiness pillars are relevant for any Australian family preparing a child for school.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow do I receive the guide?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eInstantly. After purchase you will receive a download link by email. Everything is PDF format works on your phone, tablet, or computer. The School Transition Checklist is designed to be printed and put on the fridge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FINAL CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"final-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"badge badge-blue\"\u003eYour next step\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eSchool is coming. Give yourself the right framework before it arrives.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou do not need to have everything sorted before Term 1. You need a clear picture of what matters, a practical plan for each area, and the confidence that you are preparing your child in the right direction. That is what this guide gives you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/cart\/add\" class=\"cta-btn\"\u003eGet Ready, Steady, School! AU$24.99\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eInstant download · PDF · Printable checklist included · OT-designed\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready, Steady, School! is an educational resource designed to support families of children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences preparing for the school transition. It is not a substitute for professional occupational therapy assessment or treatment. The information provided is general in nature and may not be appropriate for every child. Individual needs vary. If you have concerns about your child's development or school readiness, please consult a qualified paediatric occupational therapist. 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