Asthma
and your child at school
Open
communication with staff at your child’s school will help the school provide a
safe and supportive environment for your child with asthma.
Ways
to work with your child’s school to manage asthma…
Please
make sure that your child’s school is provided with an Asthma Action Plan. An
Asthma Action Plan should be reviewed regularly by your child’s doctor, and the
school notified of any changes. An Asthma Action plan can also include
information for the school if your child requires asthma medications prior to
sport or at any other time during school hours.
Ensure
that your child has their blue reliever puffer and a spacer with them at
school, or that this is kept in a place where the child can access it.
Discuss
with your child what their early asthma symptoms might be, and help them to
feel comfortable asking teachers for assistance if they are having asthma
symptoms. If your child is having difficulty recognising symptoms or using his
or her medications, please call the Asthma Foundation of WA on 1800 645 130 to
arrange free asthma education.
Encourage
your child’s school to undertake free Asthma Training for their staff and to
become an Asthma Friendly School.
For
further information please contact the Asthma Child and Adolescent Program
Co-ordinator on (08) 9289 3639, or afs@asthmawa.org.au.