The school nurse does not determine if a child is to be referred for behavioral problems. But after the parents make this decision, the nurse can help prepare some of the necessary papers to accompany the student. When a student with learning or behavior problems is referred to a private physician to see if there are contributing physical factors, the doctor will usually find the child normal.
Few doctors know how they can contribute to the solution of the student's school problems.
We do not want to place excessive expectations on this student. We need your help in identifying events that occurred in his medical or psychological background that could have adverse effects on learning or behavior in school, and any current physical limitations on his performance. We have enclosed a profile of his school performance. Many rating scales are available. Summary of grades and attendance record.