When you’re advocating for a child, it helps to capture patterns clearly and bring focused questions—without feeling overwhelmed.
Quick checklist (2 minutes)
- Write your top 1–3 priorities in order
- Summarize symptoms and timeline (only what you know)
- Bring a medication/supplement list and allergies
- Bring relevant documents (referrals, summaries, test names/dates)
What to track before the visit
- When symptoms appear (time of day, triggers)
- What helps or worsens it (if observed)
- Sleep, appetite, energy changes (if relevant)
What to bring
- Medication/supplement list (if any)
- Allergies
- School/daycare notes if relevant
Questions to ask
- What should I watch for at home?
- What would require follow-up?
- How should I document symptoms between visits?
Printable notes section
Use these prompts to take quick notes during the appointment:
- Main takeaways: ________________________________
- Next steps: ________________________________________
- Follow-up timing: ___________________________________
- Questions I still have: _____________________________
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