Energy 4 Education
MitoAction’s goal is to assist parents and their child’s education team to better collaborate and creatively support children and teens living with mito disease.
School success for children with mitochondrialRelated to the mitochondria. disease begins with good communication by all involved parties, including school staff, parents, doctors, PT, OT, speech therapists, and the child when applicable. Clear and open communication increases understanding of how medical providers, parents, and educators can develop a plan which uses accommodationsChanges that remove the barriers to learning. They can also change how and what the children is expected to learn and know. and modifications in school to support a child’s energy demand.
This education focused section aims to improve a child’s success in school by helping parents and the education team to better collaborate and creatively support the child or teen with mitochondrial disease.
To request a free copy of this presentation on DVD, send your request to info@mitoaction.org.
Energy 4 Education Resources
Sample IEPs & Letters
We’ve collected a series of templates that may be helpful for parents, educators and physicians who need to advocate for children with mito.
Planning & Early Intervention
A good plan for early development and preschool will help your family as well as your child as he or she attempts to reach basic milestones in development.
Preschool
Preschool can be especially challenging for mito kids, as they sometimes lag behind in milestones such as walking, sitting, talking, swallowing and self feeding.
Elementary School
As your child progresses each year so do the academic expectations of what the child will be held accountable to learn.
Middle School
Middle School is a big change for most students, as they deal with changing classrooms and having different teachers throughout the day.
High School
High School brings new challenges for teenagers with mito and higher expectations from educators and adults.
Mito and the Education System
Children with mito CAN attend school with supportive tools that can help a student maintain health and energy throughout the day.
Home Schooling
Home schooling can be a valid alternative for parents who are worried that public or private school systems don’t meet the needs of their mito child.
Art Therapy
Art is a powerful way to help combat depression and stress in children dealing with mito.
