Product Description

This handbook allows rapid reference to conditions commonly encountered in school-aged children, and to rare diseases as well. It focuses particularly on the impact of the condition on the child's ability to access the curriculum, and suggests educational approaches that should help. In this way it is hoped that education and medicine can work hand in hand to allow each child to achieve their potential. The book offers: essential information on medical conditions and the way they affect learning; up-to-date descriptions of symptoms, signs and current key concepts; current educational approaches taken to accommodate children with the conditions and problems listed; and advice on diagnosing and responding to acute illness such as meningitis (what to do with a child who might have it, what happens to the rest of the school if it is diagnosed in one child).

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #490878 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

From the Back Cover

This handbook allows rapid reference to conditions commonly encountered in school-aged children, and to rare diseases as well. It focuses particularly on the impact of the condition on the child's ability to access the curriculum, and suggests educational approaches that should help. In this way it is hoped that education and medicine can work hand in hand to allow each child to achieve their potential.

The book offers: essential information on medical conditions and the way they affect learning; up-to-date descriptions of symptoms, signs and current key concepts; current educational approaches taken to accommodate children with the conditions and problems listed; and advice on diagnosing and responding to acute illness such as meningitis (what to do with a child who might have it, what happens to the rest of the school if it is diagnosed in one child).

Customer Reviews

The A-Z School of Health
I saw this book recommended in the Times Educational Supplement as “one for the headteacher’s bookshelf” so I got it for my school and it has proved invaluable. We have used it for staff meetings when we get new children with medical conditions coming to the school. We have photocopied sections and sent them home to parents and our school nurse borrows it!!!!!
I recommend it to anyone wanting good information.

School Health
I must say that I find the subject matter of great interest and I'm sure many people working in this field will find the book a very handy reference. The style is concise and yet comprehensive. I do hope others will also find it useful.