Keeping a filing system
Many parents find it very worthwhile to keep organised notes and records about their children. It can make it easier to keep everyone informed about what's happening with your child.
It's helpful to come prepared to any meetings regarding your child. Some parents like to photocopy any relevant files and give them to their child's new teacher at the start of the school year.
You might find it useful to keep the following records organised and accessible:
General notes about your child
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goals, dreams and aspirations
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dates and ages of developmental milestones e.g. first words and first steps
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notes from meetings
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research information related to your child's special needs, or potential interventions or strategies
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general information about your child's condition, if relevant.
A list of contacts
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community support staff, including names, agencies and contact numbers
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paediatricians and doctors involved in diagnosing or caring for your child. Include their names, specialties, phone numbers and addresses
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other specialists e.g. speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
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school and school transportation phone numbers, and names and titles of contact people
School records
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school correspondence, with the date noted
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individualised program plans
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report cards
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records of educational assessments, standardised tests and adjustments
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school transportation details e.g. contact names, bus numbers and routes
Medical records
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birth records, including your child's birth certificate and any other relevant information about the pregnancy and birth
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a record of developmental checks and vaccinations. Queensland Health provides all new Queensland parents with a Personal Health Record to record this information. If you need one, you can contact any hospital maternity ward
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a record of medical interventions e.g. assessments, treatments and surgeries
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medication history e.g. details about medications, side effects, dosages and purposes
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