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Questionnaire for Parents of Children with Special Needs


Child’s name ________________________   Date ____________________

Child’s age _________ Parent’s Pager #_________________

List any special needs your child has _________________

 Class _____________

Where will you be while your child is in this class? _________________

Can your child be included with other children in class? ________________

Check any applicable information that might be helpful for volunteers to best minister to your child.

_____ Short attention span/easily distracted   

_____ Allergies Please list: ___________________________________________________________

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_____ Temper tantrums

_____ Problems with transitions

_____ Aggressive behavior

_____ Problems with changes in routine

_____ Shyness

_____ Problems following directions

_____ Problems with fine motor (cutting, pasting)

_____ Special bathroom needs Please explain: ________________________________________

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_____ Difficulty completing activities

_____ Needs visual presentations

_____ Can’t read

_____ Trouble sitting in a group

_____ Issues with separation anxiety

_____ Tends to run (leaves classroom without permission; wanders)

_____ Tends to be possessive

Helpful special suggestions about your child (for example, “don’t allow arguments between my child and another child to escalate.”)

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Do you want to be notified if there’s a problem with your child?  Yes_____ No_____