Can educators help with diagnosis or recognize symptoms?
Most educators indicate having no direct role in the diagnosis. Most educators report working with the student and family after diagnosis, either during treatment or afterwards. Those who noticed changes in a student’s behaviour or health shared their concerns with the child’s family. For example they observed a student who: • bumped into desks and appeared a bit unbalanced • appeared fatigued or exhausted • seemed overly emotional • complained of sore legs over a few days • found leg swelling during physical activity • looked pale and did not have her usual “bounce” Also see: How is childhood cancer treated?
