ABSTRACT
The fully revised new edition of Supporting Children with Medical Conditions provides teachers and practitioners with a reference to medical conditions most commonly found amongst school-aged children, including asthma, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, eczema, epilepsy, head injuries, heart conditions, hydrocephalus and spina bifida. With up to date advice for practitioners, each condition is clearly described in terms of causes, symptoms and treatment, and the authors accessibly explain the educational implications – what teachers and support staff should be aware of, how they can minimise pupils’ difficulties in school and maximise access to the curriculum.
With all the vital information practitioners will need to know about Medical Conditions, this book includes:
- Definitions of different Medical Conditions and their educational implications
- Guidelines for staff providing intimate personal care for pupils
- Suggestions to allow pupils to have full access to the curriculum
Fully updated with the 2014 SEND Code of Practice and the guidance published in 2014 on ‘Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions’, this text will help professionals be more effective in supporting learners in a variety of settings. It also features useful checklists, templates and photocopiable resources.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |6 pages
Legislation and guidance
chapter |2 pages
Legislation and guidance
chapter |3 pages
Governing body responsibilities
part |4 pages
Pupils and parents
chapter |2 pages
Pupils' perspective
chapter |1 pages
Parents' perspective
part |75 pages
Medical conditions and possible educational implications
chapter |2 pages
Anaphylactic shock (anaphylaxis)
chapter |2 pages
Arthrogryposis
chapter |3 pages
Asthma
chapter |3 pages
Brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta)
chapter |2 pages
Cerebral palsy
chapter |2 pages
Club foot (talipes) and limb-lengthening treatment
chapter |3 pages
Cystic fibrosis
chapter |3 pages
Diabetes
chapter |1 pages
First aid/emergency responses
chapter |2 pages
Eczema
chapter |4 pages
Epilepsy
chapter |3 pages
Haemophilia
chapter |4 pages
Head injury, accidents, meningitis, brain tumour, stroke
chapter |3 pages
Heart conditions
chapter |2 pages
Hip problems
chapter |2 pages
Hirschsprung's disease
chapter |3 pages
Hydrocephalus
chapter |5 pages
Hypermobility syndromes
chapter |2 pages
Juvenile arthritis
chapter |2 pages
ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) or CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome)
chapter |5 pages
Muscular dystrophy
chapter |2 pages
Perthes disease
chapter |4 pages
Prader-Willi syndrome
chapter |3 pages
Restricted growth (including achondroplasia)
chapter |3 pages
Spina bifida
chapter |3 pages
Spinal injuries
part |30 pages
Meeting the pupil's medical and physical needs
chapter |2 pages
Staff supporting pupils with a medical condition
chapter |4 pages
Individual Health Care Plans
chapter |3 pages
Managing medicines on school premises
chapter |2 pages
Access to buildings
chapter |2 pages
Mobility issues
chapter |2 pages
Adapted furniture
chapter |1 pages
Off-site activities
chapter |5 pages
Intimate personal care for pupils (guidelines for staff)
chapter |1 pages
Physical management room
chapter |2 pages
Toilet adaptations
chapter |1 pages
Introducing toilet training
chapter |3 pages
Bowel incontinence
part |22 pages
Access to the curriculum
chapter |3 pages
Classroom organisation
chapter |2 pages
Alternative recording strategies
chapter |4 pages
Specialised fine motor equipment
chapter |3 pages
Access to ICT
chapter |5 pages
Accessing the PE curriculum
chapter |4 pages
Accessing Design and Technology
part |11 pages
Developing skills for learning