1. other health impairments

2. IDEIA definition
Chronic health problems that impact education
* Limited strength, vitality or alertness
* Heightened alertness to environmental stimuli
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3. IDEIA definition
not:
severe & multiple disabilities
physical disabilities
traumatic brain injury
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4. IDEIA definition
May be:
Chronic: develops slowly & is long-lasting
Acute: develops quickly with intense symptoms
that last a relatively short amount of time
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5. IDEIA definition
+
200 specific health impairments exist
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6. Challenges of OHI
loss of sense of control
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7. Challenges of OHI
lack of understanding about the condition
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8. Challenges of OHI
fear, worry, anxiety/stress, anger, guilt
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9. Challenges of OHI
change in family dynamics
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10. Challenges of OHI
isolation
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11. Challenges of OHI
depression, withdrawal
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12. Challenges of OHI
boredom
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13. Challenges of OHI
Loss of peer interactions
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14. Challenges of OHI
pain
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15. Challenges of OHI
decreased self-esteem
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16. Challenges of OHI
negative body image
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17. Challenges of OHI
identity issues
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18. Challenges of OHI
social interactions
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19. sickle cell
Blood disorder –
Red blood cells assume an
abnormal, rigid, sickle shape
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

20. sickle cell
Americans of Sub-Saharan
African Descent
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21. sickle cell
1 in 500 African American births
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22. characteristics
sickle cell
Hands / feet
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23. characteristics
sickle cell
Fatigue – paleness --
shortness of breath
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24. characteristics
sickle cell
Unpredictable horrible pain
(body organ or joints)
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25. characteristics
sickle cell
Eye / vision problems
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26. characteristics
sickle cell
Yellowing of skin / eyes
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27. characteristics
sickle cell
stroke
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28. characteristics
sickle cell
Acute chest syndrome
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29. epilepsy
Characterized by seizures
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30. epilepsy
Characterized by seizures
* Generalized seizures
* Partial seizures
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31. epilepsy
How can teachers help (GACE)
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32. epilepsy
How can teachers help (GACE)
Identify environmental triggers
Educate yourself / students
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33. asthma
narrowing of the bronchi
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34. asthma
Range of symptoms
Mild
Moderate
Severe
profound
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35. asthma
largest rate of absenteeism
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36. asthma
How can teachers help (GACE)
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37. asthma
How can teachers help (GACE)
Follow students’ lead
about exercise / activity
know essential first-aid
for episode
follow IEP health plan
for episodes
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38. Human immunodeficiency virus
A retrovirus that causes AIDS
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39. Human immunodeficiency virus
Gradually destroys T4 & immune cells
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40. Human immunodeficiency virus
Passed through certain body fluids
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41. Human immunodeficiency virus
Passed through certain body fluids
blood
semen
vaginal fluid
breast milk
other body fluids containing blood
Possible transmission
fluid surrounding the brain
fluid surrounding spinal cord
fluid surrounding bone joints
fluid surrounding an unborn baby

42. Human immunodeficiency virus
Issues teachers face:
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43. Human immunodeficiency virus
Issues teachers face:
*confidentiality
*learning & behavioral impact
*preventing transmission
(universal precautions)
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44. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADHD
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45. qualification criteria
504 plan vs IEP
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46. Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.