Helping Schoolchildren with Chronic Health Conditions

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

Winner—American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award

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