Sample questions to discuss your child’s condition with your child’s teacher
Questions you may have for your child’s teacher
What do you know about Crohn’s disease?
Have you ever had a child with Crohn’s disease in your class before?
What scares you about having a child with Crohn’s in your classroom?
What problems do you anticipate between my child and other children because he/she has Crohn’s disease?
If my child misses school because of his/her condition, is there a way for him/her to make up the academic work missed and keep up with the class?
Do you have any plans to discuss Crohn’s disease with the class in an effort to help them better understand my child’s symptoms?
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Are you comfortable with keeping my child’s condition a confidential matter between parents, teacher, school nurse, and child?
Would you like more information about Crohn’s disease?
Potential questions your child’s teacher may have for you
What is Crohn’s disease?
What are the symptoms, and how frequently might your child be experiencing them?
What special considerations need to be made for your child in the classroom setting because of his/her condition?
Is your child in severe pain when experiencing symptoms?
Do you feel comfortable with the discussion of your child’s condition with other children in the class, or should it be limited to the parents, teacher, school nurse, and child?
When should I contact the school nurse or you directly if your child is experiencing symptoms? Are there danger signals I should be aware of?
What kinds of medication does your child take, and will he/she need to take medication during school hours?
Do you anticipate your child being frequently absent because of his/her condition?
How much and in what way will this affect your child’s ability to complete classwork and/or study?
