The Magic DragonENROLLMENT

Early Childhood Enrichment ProgramGETTING ACQUAINTED QUESTIONNAIRE

The information you provide below will help our staff better understand your child and aid in his or her adjustment to our program. The contents of this questionnaire are strictly confidential.

FAMILY INFORMATION

Child’ s Name______

Nickname______Date of Birth_____/_____/_____

Mother’s Name (or Guardian)______Father’s Name (or Guardian)______

Mother is Asian? _____Yes _____ No Father is Asian? _____Yes _____No

Marital Status of parents (circle) Married Separated (how long______) Divorced (how long_____)

Is the child adopted? Yes No Does the child know he or she is adopted? Yes No

Custody/Living Arrangements______

SIBLINGS

Name______DOB__/__/__Grade____ Name______DOB__/__/__ Grade______

Name______DOB__/__/__Grade____ Name______DOB__/__/__ Grade______

Other Members of the Household (include Relationship and Age)

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Do you consider yourself a part of Austin’s Asian Community? YES NO

PHYSICAL/HEALTH HISTORY:

Does your child have frequent colds? YES NO Specify:______

What medication does your child regularly take?______

Describe side effects, if any______

Has he/she had any serious injury, serious illness or convulsions?______

Specify______

Does he/she have a preferred hand? YES NO Which one?______

Describe any significant physical characteristics or limitations

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Does he/she speak so that others understand? YES NO If not please illustrate______

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Has your child undergone any tests such as sight, hearing or psychological? YES NO

If yes, please specify and attach results to this form______

What is your child’s primary language?

______(Speak) ______(Understand)

What other language(s) does your child:

______(Speak) ______(Understand)

SLEEPING HABITS:

Does your child nap during the day? YES NO When and how long?______

At what time does he/she go to bed at night?______What time does he/she awake?______

Describe any sleeping difficulties______

Is he/she dry all night? YES NO

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The Magic DragonENROLLMENT

Early Childhood Enrichment ProgramGETTING ACQUAINTED QUESTIONNAIRE

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TOILETING

Is your child toilet trained? YES NO At what age?______

For bowel movements? ______

What assistance does he/she needs for toileting?______

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PLAY

With what does your child like to play?______

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With what does he/she occupy him/herself when alone?______

With others?______

Has he/she had previous group experience? YES NO Describe______

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What is his/her attitude toward that experience?______

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Will he/she be starting any other group activity at this time?______

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RELATIONSHIPS

How does your child react when you leave him/her?______

How do you prepare your child for leaving?______

Has he/she has to face any recent difficult situations ( hospitalization, emergency room treatment, death)?_

______How was your child helped to cope, before and after?______

Does your child have any specific fears?______

Describe his/her relationship to siblings______

HABITS

Does your child have any other comfort habits? YES NO Describe______

Does your child suck his/her thumb or fingers? YES NO ______

How does your child usual display anger?______

GUIDANCE

What method of behavior is used at home?______

What is the child’s reaction?______

What concerns do you have about your child’s behavior?______

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In what ways would you like to see your child grow in the coming year?______

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Is there anything else you would like us to know about your child?______

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