Kirra

[brookeamy]

Scenario:
Kirra (2 years) was born at 26 weeks and was in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) for a long time. I remember she was so tiny, I was afraid to touch her. She has some brain damage and is a slow learner. She’s only been walking for 6 months, and she’s still so tiny for her age. She goes to the Special Education Centre four days a week. I go with her on Wednesdays and the teachers show me how I can help her to learn things. Sometimes at night I still cry for her. I just want her to be like all the other kids, but I know that’s not going to happen. I’m scared about her future. What if something happens to me or her father, who will look after her

Question:
If Kirra were to transition to a mainstream early childhood service in the future what support might her family need?

Answer:
Her family will need:
- Information on the support the centre will provide for Kirra
- How they will support Kirra
- What they will do to assist Kirra
- Reassurance Kirra will be safe at the centre
Educators may also refer parents to:
Speech therapist or occupational therapist

Feedback:
Great, you are on the right track, however please elaborate. List the kind of support educators could provide/ refer family to if Kirra were to be transitioned to a mainstream early childhood service in the future

Thanks for any help!

[Lorina]

You can probably refer to an inclusion support worker that can work directly with Kirra in the mainstream environment...

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Lorina