Appointment Checklist | dr-templeman

CHECKLIST FOR APPOINTMENTS

You MUST bring both the child and their VALID (non-expired) OHIP card to the assessment. Check the expiry date now as you can renew a health card at Service Ontario up to 3 months before it expires.
Appointments are scheduled for ~2 hours, but may take longer if necessary. I usually run on time so don't be late.
When you come to the appointment, it is best if both parents come. This is not mandatory, but is helpful, especially when there is disagreement between the parents on what's going on or how to handle the problems.
The assessment is for parents/caregivers and the patient only. Please DO NOT bring any other children (siblings, friends, etc.) to the appointment with you.
If your child is young and requires direct supervision, please ensure that there is someone available who can watch them as I may need to spend some time talking to you without them present.
If school is a concern, then please make sure that you get their teacher to complete the Teacher's Questionnaire. Copies of their June report cards for the last 3 years, their most recent IEP and any Psychoeducational Assessments that have been completed would also be helpful. You can get a copy of all school-related information by going to the school and asking for it.
If medications are a primary concern, please send/bring a printed prescription history - you can get this directly from your pharmacist.

The assessment takes approximately 2 hours so please plan to have the device you will be using plugged in, with any screensaver or power-saver modes turned off and placed on a flat, stable surface such that it gives a clear view of everyone in the room and is a minimum of 3 feet away from you.
The ideal room to use will be one that is carpeted (echo-free), brightly lit (but not backlit by a window) and has comfortable seating for the patient and the parents/caregivers. Please ensure that the room used is completely private and be able to be free of interruptions for the 2 hours scheduled.
On the day of the appointment, please ensure that your device is turned on, plugged in and that you have joined the video conference 5 minutes before your scheduled start time.
I sometimes run a little behind (5-15 minutes is not unusual but never more than 30 minutes) so please be patient if the video-conference doesn't start right away.