This document summarizes information about students with other health impairments. It lists several chronic or acute health conditions that can qualify a student for special education services under this category, such as asthma, ADD, ADHD, diabetes, and epilepsy. Statistics are provided on some of the conditions, for example that 7.1 million children suffer from asthma. The summary describes characteristics these students may exhibit, like mobility issues, concentration problems, and fatigue. It outlines the related services and accommodations schools must provide, such as medical services, special feedings, and modified assignments for students who are homebound or hospitalized. Teacher tips are suggested like using visuals, teaching about the health impairments, implementing a buddy system, and being available
This document summarizes information about students with other health impairments. It lists several chronic or acute health conditions that can qualify a student for special education services under this category, such as asthma, ADD, ADHD, diabetes, and epilepsy. Statistics are provided on some of the conditions, for example that 7.1 million children suffer from asthma. The summary describes characteristics these students may exhibit, like mobility issues, concentration problems, and fatigue. It outlines the related services and accommodations schools must provide, such as medical services, special feedings, and modified assignments for students who are homebound or hospitalized. Teacher tips are suggested like using visuals, teaching about the health impairments, implementing a buddy system, and being available
This document summarizes information about students with other health impairments. It lists several chronic or acute health conditions that can qualify a student for special education services under this category, such as asthma, ADD, ADHD, diabetes, and epilepsy. Statistics are provided on some of the conditions, for example that 7.1 million children suffer from asthma. The summary describes characteristics these students may exhibit, like mobility issues, concentration problems, and fatigue. It outlines the related services and accommodations schools must provide, such as medical services, special feedings, and modified assignments for students who are homebound or hospitalized. Teacher tips are suggested like using visuals, teaching about the health impairments, implementing a buddy system, and being available
Due to chronic or acute health problems such as: o Asthma o ADD o ADHD o Diabetes o Epilepsy o Heart condition o Hemophilia o Lead poisoning o Leukemia o Nephritis (kidney disorder) o Rheumatic fever o Sickle Cell Anemia o Tourette Syndrome Chronic- exists all the time Acute- can be cured Statistics o Asthma- 7.1 million children suffer o 326,000 children have epilepsy o In 2008, 10,730 diagnosed with cancer o Sickle Cell affects 1 in 500 African Americans Characterisitics o Mobility issues o Concentration issues o Fatigue o Absences, will start adding up o Stamina Life at school o Related services are provided as required to enable children with disabilities to benefit from their special education Medical services School health services & school nurse o School health services Special feedings Clean intermittent catheterization Home Bound/Hospitalization o Teacher may bring assignments to students home o Hospital may review and modify students IEP Review and discuss transition back into school/home bound with teacher or special education teacher once student is released from hospital.
SPED 3100 Group Project Summaries
April 20, 2015
Teacher Tips o Use visuals o Teach about all health impairments o Buddy system o Be available to student for catch up