A one hour informational session done in a school setting to help prepare a young survivor's classmates and teachers for his/her re-entrance to school. Also helpful for a burn survivor’s transition to a new school.
Program Benefits
Educates fellow students and teachers in the burn-injury experience.
Creates a supportive and accepting environment.
Offers classmates and teachers a chance to ask questions and diffuse the fear that may be associated with a disfiguring injury.
Intervenes when a child is experiencing teasing, stares and hostile reactions to their appearance at the current school.