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Back-to-school preparation is better done before the first day of school. But if you haven’t done so you are still in time to tell the school about your child’s bleeding disorder.
It’s important to contact the principal, school nurse and your child’s teachers (including gym instructors) to explain to them about the bleeding disorder your child has.
Make sure the school has your contact information up-to-date to get in touch with you in case of an emergency. Also provide them the contact information of your child’s doctor.
Your child should be able to participate in all of his classes, including physical education. However, if frequent bleeds happen during gym class, your doctor or the physical therapist at the HTC can work with the school to arrange a modified exercise program.
HANY can provide you with free pamphlets for the school, to explain hemophilia. Call us for copies at 212-682-5510. Your hemophilia treatment center is also available as a resource for starting the school year right.
It’s important to keep communication open between home and the school.
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