Child Advocacy Research Articles

“The Parallel Dialogue”: Parental experience of their role in the relationship with their child's counsellor/psychotherapist

AbstractThe parent–therapist relationship is a central consideration in child counselling and psychotherapy, particularly in private practice where parents are typically financially, emotionally and practically invested in the process. The relationship, which can be ambiguous and anxiety‐laden on both sides, has historically received scant attention in therapeutic discourse, leading to gaps in practitioner confidence and training. In this context, and seeking to centre parent voices, this study provides an interpretative phenomenological analysis of four mothers' experiences of their role in the relationship with their child's therapist. Key identified themes encompass parental expectation of involvement; the destabilising, disorienting nature of the relationship; the centrality of trust; and critical evaluations of value. Findings are discussed in relation to attachment theory and cultural expectations of parental responsibility. The study concludes that the relationship is a live and potent property with potential to impact the course of the intervention, and recommends that practitioners thoughtfully consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of meeting or frustrating parental involvement expectations.

Paths to Equity: Parents in partnership with UCEDDs fostering Black family advocacy for children on the autism spectrum

Paths to Equity: Parents in partnership with UCEDDs fostering Black family advocacy for children on the autism spectrum

THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY IN THE SOCIALIZATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL, CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS AND PERSPECTIVES

In today's world, great attention is paid to the protection of children's rights and the process of their socialization. This is mainly due to the increasing statistics of forced labor, involvement in crime, rape, bullying, abandonment, beating, etc towards children, both in the family and at school. In order to study the process of socialization of a person (a child) in the family, we addressed two methods of research: field research through a questionnaire and expert research, the analysis of which revealed very interesting facts and opinions. The article also lists the measures that were implemented to address the problems associated with effectively managing the process of socialization of an individual in the family In addition, there are opinions of experts on the process of socialization of the child in the family given, as well as the recommendations of the authors, the implementation of which will help to raise public awareness about the processes of socialization of the individual in the family, which will reduce the fact of violation of children's rights and make this process effective. The article also provides a list of measures that will help in effectively managing the process of socialization of the individual in the family, namely:
 • The master's program "Education Science" (in Georgian and English languages) will integrate the course - Child Rights and Advocacy;
 • The subject “Child rights and advocacy” will also be included in the 60-credit integrated master and bachelor teacher training program;
 • The subject ”Child rights” was integrated in the bachelor's program "Preschool Education".

성인계속교육학습자의 비대면 온라인 수업 사례 고찰

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze the lecture preparation, lecture characteristics, and lecture satisfaction of adult continuing education learners in childcare sites in the process of converting in person to online lectures.
 Methods To this end, this author examined the syllabus, LMS and SNS materials, PPT, and learners' self-report data. ‘The guidance of child life’ as a synchronous video conferencing lecture and ‘Advanced Child Counseling’ as a video recording lecture conducted in the second semester of 2021 with Merriam qualitative analysis. The participant was a total of 65 adult continuing education learners of the Department of Industrial Education, composed of faculty and staff of daycare centers at C University in Seoul, and conducted a satisfaction survey using questionnaires.
 Results First, video-recorded lectures take less time than face-to-face lectures, requiring instructors to mount various materials before class, while synchronous video conferencing lecture, require both instructors and adult continuing education learners to have prepared online skills before class. Second, video-recorded lectures have the advantage of being able to use time and space freely, but in order to compensate for the lack of online class time, weekday assignments are a burden for adult continuing education learners, while synchronous video conferencing lecture has the advantage of freely using space and giving social presence, but various motivational factors and technical devices that can increase immersion due to low class concentration should be supplemented. Third, in the class satisfaction survey, it was found that adult continuing education learners expressed higher satisfaction with video-recorded lectures than with synchronous video conferencing lecture.
 Conclusions Through this study, it was found that for non-face-to-face online classes of adult continuing education learners, it is necessary to build infrastructure for uploading various materials and strengthen online technology, and online teaching methods should be implemented for high-quality interaction between ‘instructor-learners’ in non-face-to-face situations. In addition, as an adult continuing education learner who works in a children's daycare center during the day, it was an effective medium to use video-recorded lecture, including various motivational elements. It is hoped that this study will contribute to the more efficient operation of non-face-to-face online lectures for adult continuing education learners at universities.

Associations between teamwork and implementation outcomes in multidisciplinary cross-sector teams implementing a mental health screening and referral protocol

PurposeTeams play a central role in the implementation of new practices in settings providing team-based care. However, the implementation science literature has paid little attention to potentially important team-level constructs. Aspects of teamwork, including team interdependence, team functioning, and team performance, may affect implementation processes and outcomes. This cross-sectional study tests associations between teamwork and implementation antecedents and outcomes in a statewide initiative to implement a standardized mental health screening/referral protocol in Child Advocacy Centers (CACs).MethodsMultidisciplinary team members (N = 433) from 21 CACs completed measures of team interdependence; affective, behavioral, and cognitive team functioning; and team performance. Team members also rated the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the screening/referral protocol and implementation climate. The implementation outcomes of days to adoption and reach were independently assessed with administrative data. Associations between team constructs and implementation antecedents and outcomes were tested with linear mixed models and regression analyses.ResultsTeam task interdependence was positively associated with implementation climate and reach, and outcome interdependence was negatively correlated with days to adoption. Task and outcome interdependence were not associated with acceptability, appropriateness, or feasibility of the screening/referral protocol. Affective team functioning (i.e., greater liking, trust, and respect) was associated with greater acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility. Behavioral and cognitive team functioning were not associated with any implementation outcomes in multivariable models. Team performance was positively associated with acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, and implementation climate; performance was not associated with days to adoption or reach.ConclusionsWe found associations of team interdependence, functioning, and performance with both individual- and center-level implementation outcomes. Implementation strategies targeting teamwork, especially task interdependence, affective functioning, and performance, may contribute to improving implementation outcomes in team-based service settings.

Not a happy story. A love story: Professional perceptions of love in families with child sexual abuse in two US mid-Atlantic Child Advocacy Centers

BackgroundAlthough research on child sexual abuse (CSA) has greatly evolved, studies revealing survivors' conflicting feelings towards their perpetrators and family members are scarce. Professionals' perceptions of love in intrafamilial CSA are often overlooked. ObjectiveThe current study examined the perceptions of professionals working on CSA multidisciplinary teams (MDT). The research questions were: (1) How do professionals define love in families with CSA? (2) What are professionals' perceptions of parental love in families with CSA? (3) What are professionals' perceptions of love from the abused child towards their parents and siblings? (4) What are the differences between professionals' perceptions of love and those of the families they serve, and how do professionals deal with these different perceptions during interventions? MethodFive focus groups with a total of 34 child advocacy center (CAC) and MDT professionals from two CACs in the US mid-Atlantic region were conducted virtually and analyzed using a thematic approach. ResultsThe findings indicated that professionals recognized parental love at the center of familial child sexual abuse (FCSA) cases and its range from benevolent and healthy to maladaptive, offensive love. Professionals also recognized the mechanisms enabling children's love for both offending and non-offending parents and complex expressions of love between siblings, even when one sibling sexually abused another. ConclusionsThis study highlights the importance of promoting discourse on love in cases of intrafamilial CSA. Recognizing and embracing the complexity of love bonds may empower the abused child and support their need to believe in their parents' love.

ПОЗИТИВНА ПСИХОТЕРАПІЯ ТА МЕТОДОЛОГІЯ MGS У ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ТА ПРОВЕДЕННІ ПСИХОСОЦІАЛЬНИХ ТА ТРАДИЦІЙНИХ ІГОР ЯК ДОДАТКОВИХ ІНСТРУМЕНТІВ ГРУПОВОЇ ТЕРАПІЇ, КОНСУЛЬТУВАННЯ ТА КОУЧИНГУ ДІТЕЙ, ЯКІ ЗУСТРІЛИСЬ З ВІЙНОЮ

The article highlights the statistical data of the demographic situation of internally and externally displaced Ukrainians as a result of military operations and casualties. An analysis of the consequences of military actions and the traumatic experience of children in war conditions is presented. The possibilities of integrating the experience of European psychological and psychotherapeutic practice into the use of Ukrainian psychologists in working with the traumatic experience of children are analyzed. E. Parruca’s methodology of combining the tools of positive psychotherapy (PPT) and MGS (movement, play, sports) in the organization and conduct of psychosocial and traditional games as additional tools of group therapy, counseling and coaching of children who have encountered war is substantiated. The mechanisms of identifying actual, internal and basic conflicts and further development of primary and secondary abilities in the approach of positive psychotherapy are disclosed. The methodology proposed by E. Parruca for combining the 5-step model of positive psychotherapy counseling and the MGS methodology in group work with children is described. The stages of the 5-step model of PPT counseling are characterized: observation and distancing, inventorying, situational encouragement, verbalization, expansion of goals and stages according to the MGS methodology: warm-up, main part, relaxation, final feedback.

Investigating the Effect of Electrical Stimulation (tDCS) of the Prefrontal Cortex of the Brain on the Improvement of Behavioral and Neurological Symptoms of Children with Specific Learning Disabilities

The aim of the current research was to investigate the effect of electrical stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on improving behavioral and neuropsychological symptoms in children with specific learning disorders. The research method was quasi-experimental. The study population comprised all children aged 7 to 12 years with specific learning disorders attending a private psychotherapy center in Tehran during 2022. From this group, 20 individuals were selected as the statistical sample using convenient random sampling, with 10 placed in the experimental group and 10 in the control group. Research tools included an electrical stimulation program for improving behavioral and neuropsychological symptoms in children with specific learning disorders, the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90R), and the Conners' Neuropsychological Questionnaire (2004). Statistical data analysis was performed using SPSS software and mixed analysis of variance with repeated measurements. The findings showed significant differences between the behavioral symptom scores and neuropsychological signs of the experimental and control groups in the pre-test and post-test phases. The results indicated that electrical stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex had a significant effect on reducing both behavioral symptoms and neuropsychological signs in the experimental group. The effectiveness of this intervention was also sustained in the follow-up phase according to the Bonferroni post-hoc test. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that electrical stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can be used to reduce behavioral symptoms and neuropsychological signs in students with specific learning disorders. Therefore, it is suggested that this method be used in child and adolescent counseling centers and rehabilitation facilities.

Utilization of growth monitoring and promotion services among children younger than 2 years in West Armachiho district, Northwest Ethiopia.

Inadequate physical growth and poor development of children are prevalent and significant problems worldwide, with 149 million children younger than 5 years stunted and 49 million wasted. Growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) is one of the major activities implemented with the aim of capturing growth faltering before the child reaches the status of undernutrition. In relation to this, the Amhara region, where the study area is found, is a highly burdened area for child malnutrition. Thus, it needs further investigation about the utilization of GMP services and associated factors among children younger than 2 years in the study area. The aim of this study was to assess the utilization of growth monitoring and promotion services and associated factors among children younger than 2 years. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the West Armachiho district, including 703 mother-child pairs, with a response rate of 94.7%. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyzes were performed. An adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval was used to measure the strength of the association. The proportion of utilization of growth monitoring and promotion services in the West Armachiho district was 13.7% (95%Cl; 11.2, 16.4). Factors such as maternal educational status (AOR = 2.17, 95%Cl; 1.05, 4.49), institutional delivery (AOR = 3.16, 95%Cl; 1.62, 6.13), family size (AOR = 2.66, 95%Cl; 1.13, 6.23), access to health facility (AOR = 3.17, 95%Cl; 1.45, 6.95), and maternal knowledge (AOR = 4.53, 95%Cl; 2.71, 7.59) were significantly associated with the utilization of growth monitoring and promotion services. Utilization of growth monitoring and promotion services in children younger than 2 years in the West Armachiho district was low. Thus, giving due attention to the improvement of the knowledge of the mothers/caregivers about child GMP services and counseling them about the importance of facility delivery is vital to improving growth monitoring and promotion services in the area.

CORRECTIVE CLASSES WITH CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN THE ONLINE FORMAT AND DISTANT INTERACTION WITH THEIR FAMILIES: THE VIEW OF THE TEACHER AND THE PARENT

The relevance of the problem of distant interaction with families raising children with mental disabilities is determined by the need to involve in the correctional and educational process a signifi cant number of children with the same rare diagnoses, keeping in mind that in a single town or village in the country there are usually a small number of such children, sometimes such cases are literally unique. The events of recent years connected with covid- and post-covid restrictions, along with the complicated political situation, have further highlighted the need for a rapid response to the educational needs of this category of families. The purpose of our study is to analyze the available experience in the organization of distant assistance and counselling for children with mental disabilities, to point out the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed forms of work in order to optimize the process of online classes with this category of children and parents. In our work we rely on the opinion of teachers who participated in our projects for children with disabilities, as well as on the opinion of the parental audience in our educational projects. Based on the identifi ed advantages and disadvantages of the main models of distant lessons and consultations, we propose a model of distant interaction with children and parents to optimize the corrective and developmental process organized in online format.

Guidance and Counseling Implementation Through the Parenting Program in the Early Childhood Education Unit

Management Guidance and counseling for children's education can be done with various methods and approaches. One of the objectives of this research is to provide an overview of the implementation of guidance and counseling through parenting programs in schools. The parenting program in schools is a manifestation of the collaboration between teachers and parents in providing stimulus to children's development. The type of this research is field research with a descriptive qualitative approach. As for the data collection through observation with the manager. Furthermore, conducting interviews with teachers with parenting mentors, and documentation. Related to the results of research on guidance and counseling services by kindergarten managers, it illustrates that the parenting program held has a great impact on teacher competence, child development, as well as building ghiro to improve the quality of learning and the cooperation of parents and guardians of students.

Reliability of Forensic Interview with Child Victim of Sexual Abuse in Turkey

In cases of child sexual abuse, sometimes the only evidence may be the statement of the victim child. It is only recent phenomenon in Turkey that forensic interviews with child victims of sexual abuse prioritize the child victims and they are administered in a careful and delicate way that would not cause secondary traumatization, and they are conducted by professionals educated. Child advocacy centers and forensic interview rooms are formations where forensic interviews are conducted with children who are victims of sexual abuse. In this article, credibility of forensic interviews conducted with sexually abused child victims are covered on the basis of practices in child advocacy centers. From this point of view, the place of child abuse in Turkish law, institutional practices on this issue and the importance of coordination among institutions are mentioned. Subsequently, the importance of forensic interview for the investigation conducted with the child is explained, and basis components of the forensic interview process are listed. Afterwards, the characteristics of widely used protocols for forensic interviews in the world are mentioned and the credibility of victim’s statement effect and elements affecting the trustworthiness are touched upon. Last, the failures experienced in the system which includes forensic interviews in Turkey and suggestions to remedy these are assessed. Forensic interview should be done within the framework of a joint meeting protocol, increasing the frequency of forensic interviewer supervision training and making it compulsory, public prosecutor, judge, law enforcement officer and professionals working in the child protection system should also participate in the training of forensic interview with the child and consideration of all factors in the credibility evaluation of the forensic interview has been the suggestions conveyed in the light of the relevant literature.

Exploitation, Labor and Sex Trafficking of Children and Adolescents: Health Care Needs of Patients.

Exploitation and labor and sex trafficking of children and adolescents is a major public health problem in the United States and throughout the world. Significant numbers of US and non-US-born children and adolescents (including unaccompanied immigrant minors) are affected by this growing concern and may experience a range of serious physical and mental health problems associated with human trafficking and exploitation (T/E). Despite these considerations, there is limited information available for health care providers regarding the nature and scope of T/E and how providers may help recognize and protect children and adolescents. Knowledge of risk factors, recruitment practices, possible indicators of T/E, and common medical, mental, and emotional health problems experienced by affected individuals will assist health care providers in recognizing vulnerable children and adolescents and responding appropriately. A trauma-informed, rights-based, culturally sensitive approach helps providers identify and treat patients who have experienced or are at risk for T/E. As health care providers, educators, and leaders in child advocacy and development, pediatricians play an important role in addressing the public health issues faced by children and adolescents who experience exploitation and trafficking. Working across disciplines with professionals in the community, health care providers can offer evidence-based medical screening, treatment, and holistic services to individuals who have experienced T/E and assist vulnerable patients and families in recognizing signs of T/E.

Changes and Challenges of puberty in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Objective: The current study investigated the changes and challenges of puberty in adolescents with Autism spectrum disorder.
 Method: The qualitative research methodology was used by conducting semi-structured in-depth interviews. The sample consisted of 12 parents (8 men and 4 women) whose adolescents have been diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder from government or private clinics, and they (adolescents) were between 13-18 years old.
 Results: The findings indicate that most parents note that pubertal timing appears early in their children with Autism spectrum disorder, especially among female adolescents. Several parents indicate that some behaviors, such as stereotypical and repetitive behaviors decreased or stopped in their children during puberty. The findings of parents' responses analysis also show that their children experience several behavioral challenges during puberty, including anger, social withdrawal, sexual behaviors, daily life skills, menstruation, and eating.
 Conclusion: Puberty leads to significant unique challenges for individuals with Autism spectrum disorder. The impairment in communication skills and other behaviors associated with the disorder can lead to negative risks during this period. Different developmental challenges begin to appear in the behavioral, health, physical, and psychological aspects during puberty. The study recommends the need for counseling and training programs for children with Autism spectrum disorder and their parents to deal with the changes and challenges of puberty.

Emergence du problème et dynamique des relations lors du démarrage d’un atelier de philosophie

"Problem emergence and relational dynamics at the start of a philosophy workshop. This research aims to better understand how a common object is constructed (or not) during an interaction when the purpose of the interaction is to think together philosophically. After presenting what the practice of philosophy for children advocates, we analyze what happens when it is implemented by observing the unfolding of a philosophy workshop involving secondary school students and their teachers. We adopt an empirical approach and a precise follow-up of the contributions of each participant. At the beginning of the workshop, we are interested in looking for those moments when a common problem emerges. Our observations suggest that the process of theoretical elaboration of a philosophical theme and that of the relational dynamics between the participants are intertwined. Keywords: interaction, philosophy for children, problem, dialogue, interpersonal relations. "

The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on infant and child nutrition

DSÖ tarafından Mart 2020’de pandemi olarak ilan edilen Şiddetli Akut Solunum Yolu Sendromu enfeksiyonu (SARS- CoV-2) ekonomik ve sosyal krizlere yol açan eşi benzeri görülmemiş bir halk sağlığı sorunu haline gelmiştir. Teyit edilen ilk pediatrik vaka 20 Ocak’ta Çin Halk Cumhuriyetinin Shenzhen şehrinde bildirilmiş, o tarihten sonra çok fazla çocuk olgu sunumu ve olgu serisi rapor edilmiştir. Bu raporlarda çocuklarda hastalığın seyrinin asemptomatik olmasının yanında respiratuvar distres sendromu, multiorgan disfonksiyon sendromu gibi daha ciddi komplikasyonlar olabileceği belirtilmektedir. Ancak, hastalığın direk etkilerinin yanında gizlenen diğer sorunların, pandeminin indirek etkilerinin, daha ciddi sorunlara yol açtığı ve açmaya devam edeceği vurgulanmaktadır. Okulların kapanması, akran etkileşiminin azalması gibi nedenler ile birlikte pandeminin çocukların mental ve fiziksel sağlığına olan etkileri endişe yaratmaktadır. Pandemi sürecinde gıda güvensizliği sorunu daha da derinleşmiş, bebek ve çocuk beslenmesi etkilenmiştir. Bu doğrultuda bu derleme, SARS-CoV-2 pandemisi süresince bebek ve çocuk besleme sorunlarını, bu sorunlara neden olan faktörleri ve bu sorunları önlemeye yönelik stratejileri, çocuk ve ailesine yapılacak olan bilgilendirme ve danışmanlıktaki rollerimizi ortaya koymaktır.

Latihan Brain Gym untuk Peningkatan Kemampuan Memori Jangka Pendek pada Anak Sekolah Dasar di SD Negeri 43 Kota Pekanbaru

BRAIN GYM TRAINING FOR IMPROVING SHORT TERM MEMORY ABILITY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN AT SD NEGERI 43 PEKANBARU CITY. Brain Gym is a new method developed to stimulate (lateral dimension), relieve (focusing dimension) or relax (focusing dimension) children who are involved in a learning situation that can stimulate children's short-term memory. Previously, SD Negeri 43 Pekanbaru had never received training and counseling related to Brain Gym. Activities carried out on site with counseling and training for elementary school children in grade IV that have been determined. The method used is the lecture method and practice. Counseling involves the homeroom teacher and all students in grade IV. The activity of asking permission from the principal and class teacher, determining the schedule for implementing activities, preparing things needed in implementation, conducting counseling related to Brain Gym theory and practice directly to all students. Previously, the activity was carried out with a pre test and after the activity a post test was carried out. The questionnaire uses the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (PSMSQ). The counseling activity was carried out in 4 stages, namely initial survey, pre-test, Brain Gym counseling, brain gym practice, post-test and evaluation. Brain gym is done to improve short-term memory in school children. The total number of extension participants was 57 students and 3 teachers. The solution offered is by conducting counseling and practicing brain gym exercises which are expected to improve short-term memory in children at SD Negeri 43 Pekanbaru. The results of the pre-test mean value of 1.089 and post-test of 0.91 so that there was a significant change between the pretest and post-test, meaning that brain gym training can improve short-term memory of elementary school children.

Studi Kasus Layanan Bimbingan dan Konseling pada Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus di SMP Negeri 168 Jakarta

<em>This study aims to reveal and describe the guidance and counseling services for children with special needs at inclusive schools. This study uses a qualitative research method with a case study approach. The subject of this research is a guidance and counseling teacher who is the coordinator of guidance and counseling at SMP Negeri 168 Jakarta. Data collection techniques carried out in this study used interviews and documentation. There is no special role for guidance anda counseling teachers for students with special needs. The role of Guidance and Counseling for children with special needs at SMP Negeri 168 Jakarta is the same as for other children. The absence of a special supervising teacher has resulted in guidance and counseling teachers being asked to carry out this role to directly deal with special needs students. guidance and counseling teachers do not have a special guidance and counseling program for special needs students. The provision of guidance and counseling services to students with special needs successfully handles students with special needs who find it difficult to focus. Guidance and counseling also succeeded in dealing with special needs students with low learning motivation to become more interested in learning.</em>

For the Parent, by the Parent: Creating a Program to Empower Parents of Refugee Background in Canada Using Novel Participatory Approaches.

Families of refugee background have complex, multigenerational mental health and developmental needs that are not accounted for in current programming frameworks in Canada. Providing appropriate support services and educational resources that address the unique concerns of families of refugee background will allow for improved family cohesion and developmental outcomes for children. Parenting programs have been shown to be successful in improving parental stress, parental efficacy, and children's mental health and well-being. This study gathers data about the experiences of caregivers of refugee background in order to develop a novel, multi-dimensional parenting program model using Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) principles. This was a qualitative, CBPR study using a formative research framework. In-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted with caregivers of refugee background and service providers that work closely with this population. Data were recorded, transcribed, and coded using deductive and inductive coding methods by two independent coders. A total of 20 IDIs were conducted (7 caregivers and 13 service providers). The main topics that were identified to be incorporated into the program include: features of child development, how to address resettlement issues, child advocacy, and parenting after resettlement. Participants felt that tackling language barriers, addressing the overlapping responsibilities of caregivers attending the sessions, providing incentives, increasing awareness of the program, and using an anti-racist and anti-oppressive approach was key to the program's success. Participants emphasized the need for trauma-informed mental health supports within the program model. This study describes the key considerations for a novel parenting program for families of refugee background, by engaging them as key stakeholders in the program design process. Future iterations of this project would involve a pilot and evaluation of the program.

Fertility preservation in the pediatric population-experience from a German Cryobank for ovarian tissue.

Counseling children on the possibility of fertility preservation prior to a gonadotoxic treatment supports the decision-making process, taking into account that the patients are in a very vulnerable and mentally exhausting situation following the diagnosis. Referral to specialists can be optimized on-site by routing slips with contact addresses, phone numbers, and mail contacts; available time slots for consultation; possibly offers for cost coverage; and an easy-to-understand information leaflet about the different options available. Some of the options for fertility preservation in the prepubertal population especially are still experimental. The unique possibility of fertility preservation before the onset of the gonadotoxic therapy, which may cause premature ovarian insufficiency or azoospermia in the future, should be highlighted.