Transitions require executive functioning skills that are still developing in all children, but pose particular challenges for neurodivergent learners. The invisible cognitive load of switching between activities, processing new instructions, and regulating emotions during change often manifests as meltdowns, avoidance, or shutdown behaviors. What appears as defiance is frequently a neurological response to cognitive overload during moments of change.
Daily life is filled with hundreds of micro-transitions, from morning routines to classroom activities to bedtime rituals. Children who struggle with transitions often experience chronic stress that impacts learning, relationships, and self-esteem. Research shows that structured transition support reduces anxiety and increases independence across all environments. When children master transition skills early, they develop confidence and flexibility that serves them throughout their educational and social experiences.
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