Information for Parents
When a child has a chronic illness, there are several things for you,
the parent, to consider. You are trying to balance many things.
In addition
to managing the health needs of your child, parents often are juggling
relationships with spouses or significant others, other children, work,
extended family, laundry, grocery shopping, carpooling, and much more.
Whether your child is an infant, school age child or an adolescent,
there are likely issues that you are concerned about related to his growth,
development and education. Of course, no two children with chronic illnesses
have exactly the same developmental or educational needs, but there are
ways to ensure that your child’s unique and individual needs are
addressed.
This site is designed to help you identify resources that
will better enable you to plan for your child’s educational and
developmental requirements, and to guarantee optimal success and achievement
for your child.
There is no better advocate for your child than you! You are the person
who best understands your child’s unique characteristics and personality,
and who is most committed to ensuring his optimal success. Advocating
for his needs in school is your right – and your responsibility!
You and his teachers will have the same goals – your child’s
success. When parents, teachers and health care professionals team up
to plan educational programming for a child with a chronic illness, it
is a winning combination.
Check out the related links to learn more about how to communicate
with your child’s school about his medical and educational needs,
the legal rights of children and parents, and tips on balancing your
life when you have a child with special needs.
For more information, please contact:
Kathy Davis, MSEd, PhD
kdavis2@kumc.edu
(913) 588-6305