Taking Chiari to School: A Parent’s Guide & a Primer for School Nurses
For easy access, two Conquer Chiari guides have been added to the WorkFlow section:
A positive parent-school relationship is critical when a child has a disability or health condition like Chiari. A collaborative approach, working with school staff to promote your child’s success, is in your child’s best interest. As a parent, your positive involvement at school and your relationship with the school affects your child’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral performance at school. Taking Chiari to School - A Parent's Guide is intended to provide you with information to assist you as you navigate the school environment and help your child with Chiari succeed.
Prepared by Suzanne Oró, RN, MSN-ed.
This guide is not intended to provide health or legal advice.
Copyright 2012 C&S Patient Education Foundation
Taking Chiari to School - A Primer for School Nurses is for school nurses who may be responsible for the care of a child with the Chiari malformation type one (CM1). Chiari malformation type one (CM1), although not a common condition, may present challenges for the child in the school setting. Even though most children with CM1 are generally able to attend school with their peers, some require nursing care and accommodations in the school setting to promote their safety and success. Your familiarity with the CM1 diagnosis, symptoms, treatments, and available resources will reinforce parent efforts and provide continuity of care for the child with CM1 in school.
Prepared by Suzanne Oró, RN, MSN-ed.
This guide is not intended to provide health or legal advice.
Copyright 2012 C&S Patient Education Foundation