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9.
Make Autumn a Time for Kids' Yearly Checkups
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Fall
is a season when students are changing classes or resuming a regular school
plan after the restful summer break. With the changes happening anyway, it is a
time to evaluate or reevaluate the plan laid out for your child with learning
disabilities.
Kids change when they grow and the program from the previous school year may
need adjusting or changing to take into consideration growth over the summer in
socialization, emotional responses, mental outlook and maturity, in addition to
an obvious physical growth spurt.
Annual health exam
One approach is to start out with an annual physical
exam with the student's pediatrician or health care providers. Take your own
copy of weight and height records, as well as vaccination
records to be sure your health care provider has an up to date record,
particularly if changing providers.
Before going in for the annual exam, compile a list of concerns or questions
since the previous visit. Doctors appreciate having a list to peruse. It saves
time calling in later with forgotten questions.
Arrange for any recommended dental, hearing or vision tests. These areas affect
the performance of every child in the classroom and overall success in
education. Even if your child has not had problems in the past with dental
needs, hearing or seeing, symptoms can begin at any time and need prompt
attention.
Physical development, emotional and mental concerns
Tell your provider about the physical skills your
child has developed over the past year. The doctor can then get an idea if he
is on track with his age group and skill level, especially if he has a physical
disability.
In the list for the doctor, note any concerns or fears your child has brought
up - a term of counseling can help alleviate those fears of the dark, being
left, being kidnapped or other fear where the child feels they will not be able
to cope.
The new classroom
Check out your child's new classroom and talk to her teacher ahead of time.
Mention you are a concerned parent. It opens the door to open communication
right from the beginning of the school year so any situations can be discussed
before they escalate. It is beneficial to your student that you and the teacher
or teachers have a good understanding about any new developments with your
child that happened over the summer - everything in a child's life impacts
school performance.
Meet the staff
Before you and your child step into the new school year take time to tell your
child about any changes from the previous year coming up such as new classroom
or teacher so they can be a little bit prepared for a different routine and new
faces. Take time to drop by the classroom before the first day of school to
meet the staff - make an appointment at the school office first.
Stay on top of concerns
Above all, keep abreast of any concerns your student shows during the school
year, and for the child's benefit, address the issues as they occur, rather
than saving them up for conferences.
Everyone, have a safe start to the new school year!
Article by Susan Kramer
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