Chronic Illness and education: Helping Teens Soar!
http://www.igliving.com/web_files/feat_a-s06_illness_educ.pdf
A great article to help teens do well in school!
For more information on Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, please see Shwachman-Diamond America
Showing posts with label Teacher and School resources. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teacher and School resources. Show all posts
Friday, April 10, 2009
Tips for the School Nurse: Getting to know PIDD
Tips for the School Nurse: getting to know PIDD
http://www.igliving.com/web_files/feat_a-s06_tips_nurse.pdf
An Article that might be good to give a school nurse.
For more information on Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, please see Shwachman-Diamond America
http://www.igliving.com/web_files/feat_a-s06_tips_nurse.pdf
An Article that might be good to give a school nurse.
For more information on Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, please see Shwachman-Diamond America
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Worried Kids - Anxiety Disorder -Great Book
I just got this book last week and it seems like a great book. It is titled Worried No More: Help and Hope for Anxious Children by Aureen Pinto Wagner
It says it is for Parents, school and healthcare professionals.
It includes highly effective practical strategies, specific how to steps and really is clear and easy to understand like the cover says!
The chapters include case studies of a few children (The many faces of fear), normal fears and anxieties, when does anxiety become a problem…… then goes into Anxiety disorders and problems. Such as Separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, social anxiety, OCD, PANDAS, PTSD, Panic disorder, school phobia. It also has a chapter that tells you how to tell the difference between the anxiety disorders….
Goes into disorders associated with anxiety (Depression, Tourette’s, ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder,eating disorders, etc)
Also has sections on:
warning signs and signals
what causes anxiety disorders
cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety
when should medication be considered
safety of meds
what parents can do to help
what schools can do to help
an action plan at school
challenges on the road to recovery (meltdowns, etc)
strategies at a glance
AND…. It even goes into writing and reading difficulties associated with anxiety along with inability to complete assignments, and a whole lot more.
Includes forms and tools—
It says it is for Parents, school and healthcare professionals.
It includes highly effective practical strategies, specific how to steps and really is clear and easy to understand like the cover says!
The chapters include case studies of a few children (The many faces of fear), normal fears and anxieties, when does anxiety become a problem…… then goes into Anxiety disorders and problems. Such as Separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, social anxiety, OCD, PANDAS, PTSD, Panic disorder, school phobia. It also has a chapter that tells you how to tell the difference between the anxiety disorders….
Goes into disorders associated with anxiety (Depression, Tourette’s, ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder,eating disorders, etc)
Also has sections on:
warning signs and signals
what causes anxiety disorders
cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety
when should medication be considered
safety of meds
what parents can do to help
what schools can do to help
an action plan at school
challenges on the road to recovery (meltdowns, etc)
strategies at a glance
AND…. It even goes into writing and reading difficulties associated with anxiety along with inability to complete assignments, and a whole lot more.
Includes forms and tools—
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Neutropenia: A Patient's Guide
Neutropenia: A Patient's Guide
This is an 8 page handout that is wonderful for Teachers,Schools, Patients and Parents!
This is an 8 page handout that is wonderful for Teachers,Schools, Patients and Parents!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Essentials for Giving Pancreatic Enzymes to Children
Another PDF brochure from Solvay. This explains why CF kids need enzymes (can also be used for SDS kids), information on how to give a child who cannot swallow pills enzymes, what to do if baby spits up during feeding, missed dosaes, etc.
Essentials for Giving Pancreatic Enzymes to Children
Essentials for Giving Pancreatic Enzymes to Children
Essential Facts for Managing Pancreatic Insufficiency
Solvay has another great PDF brochure that is wonderful! This is a great resource to bring to teachers and school nurses. It goes into the basics of managing pancreatic insufficiency(PI), explaining what PI is, how pancreatic enzyme supplements work, symptoms of PI and correct dosage of enzymes.
Essential facts for managing Pancreatic Insufficiency
Essential facts for managing Pancreatic Insufficiency
Essential Care for Pancreatic Enzymes - Education
Solvay has a great educational PDF brochure that is perfect for teachers, parents and physicians alike. This particluar PDF goes into how long Enzymes may be used, how to store enzymes and well as the best way to transport them.
Essential Care for Pancreatic Enzymes Brochure
Essential Care for Pancreatic Enzymes Brochure
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Teachers and School Nurses Guide to Bone Marrow Failure Disease
The Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc has several great resources for families that have children with bone marrow diseases, such as Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome. Below is a summary of one booklet we found helpful for our own families. To order a free copy of this book, please visit the AA& MDS Foundation website.
Teachers & School Nurses Guide to Bone Marrow Failure Disease – This booklet is an excellent resource for school staff. It discusses bone marrow failure, what symptoms to look for in a child that has bone marrow disease and includes a section on supporting a child’s emotional needs along with the classmates. Divided in sections for nurses and teachers, this is an excellent resource for any school that has a child with bone marrow failure attending.
Teachers & School Nurses Guide to Bone Marrow Failure Disease – This booklet is an excellent resource for school staff. It discusses bone marrow failure, what symptoms to look for in a child that has bone marrow disease and includes a section on supporting a child’s emotional needs along with the classmates. Divided in sections for nurses and teachers, this is an excellent resource for any school that has a child with bone marrow failure attending.
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