Scheduling IM ( the biggest challenge )
8:00 - 9:15 am The preferred time for the child under 8 yrs old.
9:30 - 10:45 am Great for any grade school age child.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (any 75 minutes)- Many parents like this slot; easier to transport and usually less academic information is missed.
1:30 - 2:45 pm Good for 8 and up that have average or better stamina. Students with low stamina will see more gain in the mornings typically.
3:00 - 5:00 (earliest 75 minutes that works) Reserved for Middle and High school.
Typically children come 3 days a week during the school year, avoiding Friday's if possible (children are just too worn out, especially the ones I see who work twice as hard to accomplish half as much). Many area schools are now familiar enough with IM that most teachers are fairly accommodating. They have confidence that the child will, post IM, have a better school year. Some parents try to recognize the teacher's accommodations and willingness to be flexible with a small baked item or personal thank you note. Summer training happens 5 days per week.
Scheduling IM can be challenging, but it's a short term commitment. When we went through various interventions with our son, everything was long term. Years of counseling, behavior modification programs, medication and a lot of cost. IM, relatively speaking, is extremely quick and inexpensive.
I am amazed how many grandparents help in transportation (and even the cost.) I even have some groups of grandparents and kids together - loads of fun. Use the resources you have to help out. Some times people are honored to be asked.
