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  • May 7, 2012 at 9:38 am #74385
    LSA suggestions or advice

    Hi,

    I am a secondary school HLTA with experience supporting students across the curriculum. I have recently been offered a position providing close support to a student (male) who was recently diagnosed with MD. I have experience supporting students with a range of challenges from autism to MS, but not MD.

    Consequently, if you could provide me with any advice or suggestions (born of experience) I would be very grateful. I have read much concerning MD but there is nothing that compares with the face-to-face experience of care-providers. In other words: what are the primary concerns I should be aware of and sensitive to prior to my meeting with the student.

    I’m afraid I cannot tell you much concerning the student (not yet employed in the role so confidentiality concerns) other than it is a recent diagnosis. There will be training with his MD nurse at some future date.
    Any advice and help will be greatly appreciated,

    Best Regards
    VF

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    September 3, 2012 at 8:38 pm #85423
    Re: LSA suggestions or advice

    You seem very nervous… There is nothing to be afraid ..
    I cant tell you a lot but A few advices would be…

    1- Do not try to make him feel that he is some abnormal who cant do anything.. show him and tell him about the other stuff that he can do.. In this way he will feel at ease a bit

    2- Be friendly to him, do not treat him as an out cast.. keep smiling in front of him.. you will do just fine

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    September 3, 2012 at 9:32 pm #85424
    Re: LSA suggestions or advice

    Hi,
    I have MD myself and used to be a teacher. I think it’s great that you are making this enquiry. MD affects us all differently so it’s difficult to predict what he will need. For some people muscle weakness is their biggest problem, others it’s pain and others it’s fatigue. All you can do is observe him and ask him if there are areas where he needs help.
    Unfortunately I don’t have anything useful to say other than I’m sure you will be fine once you meet him.
    All the best,
    Michael

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    September 4, 2012 at 6:55 pm #85425
    Re: LSA suggestions or advice

    Hi,
    I am in a similar position myself but at Primary level, like you I have read as much as I can and talked to a specialist physio but I am still a little nervous.
    Thank you for the other posts and I will heed your advice – :D
    I hope things go well for you.
    K x

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    September 5, 2012 at 11:32 am #85426
    Re: LSA suggestions or advice

    to be honest. the best thing you can do is treat them like an average everyday kid :D

    stefan

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