Medical Problems in the Classroom: The Teacher's Role in Diagnosis and Management / Edition 4

by Robert H. A. Haslam, Peter J. Valletutti

Overview

This outstanding resource for teachers and school professionals is now in its fourth edition. It includes new chapters on reading disorders, emotional and behavioral problems, and safe schools. Five of its chapters have been completely rewritten. Updated topics include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; cerebral palsy; autism; mental retardation; chronic illnesses; drug abuse; and dyslexia. You'll also find information on the prevention of physical and mental disabilities, a discussion of genetic mechanisms, disorders of sexual maturation, and nutritional deficiencies. This significantly expanded edition includes contemporary and practical issues and health topics prevalent in today's classroom. School staff are faced with an increasing number and variety of students with special needs. This book will help teachers, psychologists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists, and day-care workers play an integral part the successful management of medical difficulties. They can provide, in collaboration with the physician, an important contribution to the diagnosis and long-term care goals of a variety of medical conditions in the classroom setting. Medical Problems in the Classroom encourages interactive communication on health issues between the parent, health professional, and educator.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780890799239
Publisher:	PRO-ED, Incorporated
Publication date:	05/30/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	737
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 6.00(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Haslam, Robert H. A., MD, FRCP (Univ of Toronto); Valletutti, Peter J., EdD (Virginia State Univ)

The contributors represent the specialties of psychiatry, pediatrics, endocrinology, microbiology, neurology, dentistry, pharmacology, ophthalmology. Most come from academic hospitals and universities in the U.S., Canada, and Saudi Arabia. Institutions prominently represented include Univ of Calgary, Johns Hopkins, Alberta Children's Hosp, Univ of Toronto, Hosp for Sick Children, Univ of Virginia, King Fahad Hosp, and Virginia State Univ.

Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
	Acknowledgments	xiii
	Contributors	xv
Chapter 1	The Crucial Role of the Teacher	1
Chapter 2	Prevention of Chronic Disabilities and Diseases	29
Chapter 3	What Every Teacher Should Know About Infectious Diseases	61
Chapter 4	Growth, Development, and Endocrine Disorders	81
Chapter 5	The Student with Diabetes Mellitus	109
Chapter 6	Chronic Illness in Children	131
Chapter 7	The Role of Genetic Mechanisms in Childhood Disabilities	147
Chapter 8	Common Visual Problems in the Classroom	187
Chapter 9	Hearing Disorders in the Classroom	211
Chapter 10	Communication Disorders Associated with Medical Problems	247
Chapter 11	Childhood Dental Disorders	291
Chapter 12	Orthopedic Problems and Sports Injuries in Children	309
Chapter 13	Common Neurological Disorders in Children	351
Chapter 14	Cerebral Palsy and Associated Dysfunction	395
Chapter 15	Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder	427
Chapter 16	Mental Retardation	453
Chapter 17	Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in the Classroom	467
Chapter 18	Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and Asperger Syndrome	499
Chapter 19	Adolescent Eating Disorders	511
Chapter 20	Teacher Awareness of Drug and Substance Abuse	535
Chapter 21	Sexual Development, Function, and Consequences	565
Chapter 22	Sexually Transmitted Diseases	609
Chapter 23	Child Maltreatment	617
Chapter 24	The Science of Reading and Dyslexia	633
Chapter 25	School-Based Violence Prevention	655
	Glossary	695
	Subject Index	713
	About the Editors	737

Editorial Reviews

Twenty-three essays written by clinicians who work closely with educators and students discuss general growth and development, endocrine disorders, diabetes, visual and hearing disorders, communication disorders, orthopedic and sports injuries, neurological disorders, cerebral palsy, attention deficit disorder, mental retardation, emotional and behavioral problems, eating disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, and child abuse. Each essay familiarizes the reader with the characteristics of its topic and makes recommendations for how the teacher can best accommodate the situation or proceed with a referral. The tables, glossary, and photographs are helpful for illustration and quick reference. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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