Professional Support · Checklist
Preparing Observations
Gather a clear, kind record of what you see before a professional conversation.
- Parents and caregivers
What to bring
A few specific examples, with time and place
What helps and what seems to escalate distress
Sleep, eating, health, and school notes that feel relevant
Strengths and interests, written down so they are not forgotten
Questions, and the outcome you hope for from the visit
How to describe it
Describe what a camera would see. Save guesses for a separate line.
What happened
How often, and for how long
What I think they might have needed
What I have already tried
This page is for noticing and remembering. It is not an assessment, a diagnosis, or a plan for every child.