For children who have experienced the traumatic reality of orphanhood, getting ready for school can be especially challenging. Even if they are now with a loving foster family, the effects of their early years in a troubled family or an orphanage can show up in the most ordinary school tasks: the child may have difficulty concentrating, remembering instructions, maintaining attention, switching between assignments, and coping with new demands.
The first years of life are especially important for developing cognitive skills. If, during this period, a child did not receive enough attention, care, and stimulating interaction, they may need extra help to catch up with their peers and get ready for school.
Right now, a seven-year-old girl in a foster family needs this kind of help as she prepares to start first grade. She has lived with her foster family since she was three, but she is not yet ready for the demands of school.
Sessions with a neuropsychologist will help identify which skills need development and select exercises that will help the child concentrate better, remember information, and complete school assignments.
We are raising funds for neuropsychologist sessions for this girl and other children from foster families who need help preparing for school.
Let’s help children start school prepared.
