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Talking to Doctors about Educational
Options for Children with Special Needs
Mary (Mollie) SheppardRowan University
DEC 2014
What is a team?
A trans-disciplinary team was identified by Bruder (2010) as being most efficient for early childhood education and was defined as one that “integrates a child’s developmental needs across the major developmental domains during the design of interventions” (p. 7). The goal of such a team is to, “pool and integrate the expertise of the team members so that more efficient and comprehensive assessment and intervention services may be provided” (Bruder, 2010, p. 7).
Bruder, M.B. (2010). Early childhood intervention: A promise to children and families for their future. Exceptional Children, 76 (3), 339-355.
Who is on the team?
IDEA requirements
Differences between ECSE and SE
Incorporating non-school personnel Physicians Advocates State Office of Developmental Disability
What do effective teams do?
Communicate
Collaborate
Have a shared vision for you and your child
Support the family
Have clear roles and responsibilities
The role of the Physician
Making a referral or diagnosis
Advising the family about the disability
Knowledge of community supports
Prescribing medicine
On-going care (lifespan view)
Why include your Physician in the
School team?
Increased communication about medication
Connection between Dr. and school nurse or teacher regarding medical issues (feeding etc.)
On-going support for families from a non-school professional
Continuity among team members= better outcomes
What does the research say?
Challenges to Collaboration
TIME
HIPPA
Difficulty communicating via e-mail
Different language (ED v. Medical)
Language (Non-English speakers)
More Challenges
Medical Training Does not necessarily include special education
law Does not necessarily include special education
methodology General Pediatricians v. Developmental
Pediatricians GP you see every year (or more)- DP maybe
every year.
What can parents do?
Ask what your Dr.’s experience has been with children with special needs (specifically special education).
Articulate your desire to include the Physician to both your Dr. and the school team. Sign necessary HIPPA forms to allow communication.
Determine the best way for communication.
Suggestions?