School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
Alternate Names : Preparing School Age Children for Test/Procedure, Test/Procedure Preparation - School Age
Definition
Proper preparation for a test or procedure that can reduce your child's anxiety, encourage cooperation, and help to develop coping skills.
Description
Before the test, know that your child probably will cry and that preparation may
not change the fact that your child will feel some discomfort or pain. You can
try the use of play in demonstrating what will happen during the test and in discovering your child's concerns.
The most important way you can help your child is through this kind of preparation and by providing support around the time of the procedure. Explaining the procedure will also be of value in reducing your child's anxiety. Let your child participate and make as many decisions as possible.
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