According to Connie Hammer, there are many factors that contribute to the anxiety that a child exhibits when starting school. For a child with autism starting a new school year brings many negative affects on their overall behavior toward new surroundings and new people. It is known that children with autism do not like change in their routine they tend to become irritated, angry, and confused. Parents may struggle to help their autistic child cope with the changes associated with starting school because they are unaware of the steps to take. The key to a smooth transition into a new school year for an autistic child is targeting the problems that may arise before they happen. Keep in mind that understanding your child; their behaviors, and the factors that occur along with changes in their routine is the first steps toward preventing anxiety when starting a new school year. For more information and tips on making transitions more manageable please visit the Parent Coaching For Autism site. http://parentcoachingforautism.com/2011/07/school-anxiety-a-common-issue-for-children-with-autism/