Helping Schoolchildren with Chronic Health Conditions: A Practical Guide (Practical Intervention In The Schools)

By Daniel L. Clay

Book Overview

Designed to help school psychologists and other school-based professionals create an optimal learning environment for the 10-15% of students who experience chronic, significant health problems, this volume provides up-to-date information, cost-effective strategies, and practical clinical and educational tools. The convenient, large-size format facilitates photocopying and day-to-day use. Indispensable features include:

* Discussions of specific health conditions and their impact in K-12 settings
* Interventions to maximize school participation, coping, and social functioning
* Guidelines for developing IEPs and 504 plans as required by law
* Keys to building effective partnerships with parents, teachers, and medical providers
* Many reproducibles: assessment tools, student worksheets, parent handouts, and more

This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.

Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593850433
• ISBN13: 9781593850432
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"