Preparing Your Child for Testing

Keep the explanation simple and honest

1. 1

   Describe the visit as activities that help adults understand how they learn

   Younger children can hear that they'll do puzzles, talk, and play games. Older children often do better with a straight explanation of why.

2. 2

   Avoid promising that every task will be easy or fun

   Many tasks get harder until they're too hard. Let your child know that's expected and nobody gets every answer.

3. 3

   Prioritize sleep, food, medications as prescribed, and needed sensory supports

   Pack snacks, glasses or hearing aids, and comfort items. Ask the evaluator before changing or skipping any medication.

4. 4

   Tell the evaluator about language, mobility, communication, or regulation needs beforehand

   Knowing ahead lets them plan breaks, choose suitable measures, or arrange an interpreter.

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