If there is a two-line difference in vision between eyes, children should be referred to an eye doctor for examination. Children who are 5 or older should have their eyes examined regularly during pediatric visits or between visits if they complain of vision problems. Repka encourages additional screening by school and other volunteer organizations. Head lice Head lice can be avoided if parents and teachers work together, said Alain Joffe, M.D., director of adolescent medicine at the Children's Center. But it is also possible for a child to get them by using another child's towel, brush, comb or hat.
Lice look like dandruff, but the small, white creatures adhere to the hairs rather than the scalp.
They are most often located behind the ears or near the nape of the neck. A child with lice must be removed from school immediately. Parents of the child's classmates should be alerted so they can check their children for infestation. Effective shampoo treatments are available over the counter and by prescription. School phobias For children who have had problems in previous school years, returning to the classroom can be a traumatic experience.