Preparation for first contact
It is sometimes helpful to know what you might be asked when you first phone. These questions will help you prepare for that first conversation.
Print out this table for your own use.
| What are your main concerns? | ||||
| Have you seen any one else in connection with these difficulties? | ||||
| Does your child have a medical diagnosis? | ||||
| Does your child have any appointments coming up? | ||||
Why do you think your child needs assessment? |
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In what ways does your child seem different to other children? |
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What is a typical day like for your child? |
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| How is your child doing in the following areas, including strengths, weaknesses and coping strategies? | ||||
Sleeping going off to sleep waking up |
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Eating |
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Dressing |
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Playing |
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Running/jumping/ Climbing stairs |
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Duplo/lego/dolls/ Transformers |
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Colouring in/writing |
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Excitement/moods |
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Routines |
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School/nursery |
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support/special needs |
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Social |
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Behavioural |
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Academic |
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