The start of a new school year is a milestone moment for children and teens. It’s also a good time for parents to educate school staff about needs that could arise for students who manage chronic health conditions.
The infographic below outlines three steps toward a more collaborative and informed relationship with teachers, the school nurse and other school employees. If a child has a rare disease, a parent has the extra responsibility to educate others about a condition they may have never heard of. It’s why rare disease patients have embraced a rare animal – the zebra – as their icon.
![A Zebra Parent's Guide to Back to School Success, including recommendations to contact school officials and educate the school staff.](https://www.csl.com/-/media/shared/vita-2023/zebrasguideforbacktoschoolsuccess_infographic_1600w_final.jpg?h=2556&iar=0&w=1600&hash=DBD02933CB7955879A2BF1A65D2D9A81)