Before Your Visit5 min readReviewed: 2026-07-16
Well-organised documents save clinic time and lead to more useful conversations. Share recent school reports, previous assessments, and a short parent summary. Avoid sharing identification numbers or your child's full legal name in early enquiries. The clinic will confirm how to send fuller documents securely once your appointment is arranged.
Who this guide is for
Parents preparing for a first or follow-up visit who want to know what is worth sending in advance.
Observations parents may notice
- You have many documents and are unsure which are relevant.
- Some reports are years old — you wonder if they still matter.
- You want to protect your child's privacy while being helpful to the clinic.
Information that may be useful to collect
- Recent report cards and teacher comments (within the last year).
- Previous educational, psychological, speech or occupational assessments.
- Relevant medical reports, prescriptions or discharge summaries.
- A short parent summary — one page is often ideal.
When professional review may be helpful
- You are unsure what to bring; the clinic team can advise once you enquire.
- You are transferring care from another paediatric clinic.
- You want existing therapies reflected in the clinic's plan.
What the clinic consultation may consider
- How previous findings fit today's picture of your child.
- Whether earlier recommendations have been tried and how they worked.
- What further information (if any) would meaningfully change the plan.
Similar observations can have very different explanations. An appropriate clinical assessment considers the wider context of your child's development, learning, health, family and school life. Online information cannot provide a diagnosis.
Common questions
- Should I send everything before the visit?
- A focused selection is usually more helpful. The clinic team will guide you on what to prioritise.
- Can I share reports by email?
- The clinic team will confirm a secure way to share fuller documents when your appointment is being arranged.
- What about my child's NRIC or passport number?
- Do not include these in an initial enquiry. Identification details can be shared securely later if needed.