Why is your child out of school so often?

A person with sickle cell disease needs to be seen by a doctor more frequently than other students, so they may be at a doctor’s appointment. At other times, sickle cell disease may cause a person to be in so much pain that he or she cannot attend school.

Develop an individualized care plan.

An individualized care plan is a written document that can be tailored to the specific healthcare needs of a student with SCD. An individualized care plan requires input from the teacher, school nurse, the child, and the family. Plans should include emergency contact information, any special needs the student may …

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