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Pediatric Disorders

Current Topics and Interventions for Educators

By: Paul C. McCabe, Steven R. Shaw

Written for school psychologists, counselors, administrators, and teachers, this research-based volume outlines the most current and urgent issues in children’s health affecting schools today.

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Grade Level: K-12
ISBN: 9781412968744
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2010
Page Count: 184
Publication date: August 28, 2013

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"The accessible format delivers a concise overview and research summary of each topic, followed by specific examples and practical educational strategies."
—Katy Olweiler, Counselor
Lakeside School, Seattle, WA

"Outstanding on multiple levels. It is a quick read for busy pre-practitioners and practitioners who are increasingly in need of accurate and current information regarding children's health issues. The book also presents thought-provoking questions for professional growth or group discussions. The handouts afford the reader a unique mechanism for sharing the book's contents with parents and colleagues."
—Doris Paez, Associate Director, Forsyth Futures
Consulting Psychologist, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public Schools, NC

The educator's go-to reference for important pediatric health topics!

Medical issues in schools are a growing reality. In addition to teaching academic skills, educators now play an integral part in comprehensive health care delivery for children. Based on current research, this volume outlines the most current and urgent pediatric issues affecting schools today.

Written for school psychologists, counselors, administrators, and teachers, this easy-to-understand resource covers:

Schools as partners in health care delivery, including health care delivery trends and collaborations between educators and medical professionals
Current issues in pediatric disorders and treatments, such as childhood immunizations, shaken baby syndrome, sleep problems, and pediatric HIV
Prevention and wellness intervention for childhood obesity prevention, low-level aggression in the schools, and accident prevention

Featuring case studies, classroom strategies, discussion questions, glossaries, and handouts, Pediatric Disorders provides valuable information to practitioners involved in providing differentiated instruction and educational accommodations, collaborating with families, working with the community, and influencing policy.

Key features

Includes practical material such as study questions and parent handouts
Covers hot topics such as eating disorders, steroid use, and bipolar disorder in children
Editors are school psychologists and view the topic through the eyes of the educator
Blends research and practice and includes case studies in order to illustrate the topics

Author(s)

Paul C. McCabe

Paul C. McCabe, NCSP, is an associate professor of school psychology in the School Psychologist Graduate Program at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. McCabe is a New York State certified school psychologist, New York State licensed psychologist, and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). He serves on the editorial boards of several publications in school psychology and developmental psychology, and has consulted at state and national levels on issues of early childhood assessment and best practices, pediatric issues in schools, and training in school psychology. McCabe conducts and publishes research in early childhood social, behavioral, and language development and concomitant problems; pediatric school psychology and health issues addressed by schools; and social justice issues in training, especially training educators to advocate for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth. McCabe received his PhD in clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University. He holds undergraduate degrees from University of Rochester and Cazenovia College.

Steven R. Shaw

Steven R. Shaw, NCSP, is an assistant professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He has been a school psychologist since 1988 with clinical and administrative experience in schools, hospitals, and independent practice. He has conducted workshops and consulted with educational policy makers to address the needs of children with borderline intellectual functioning in the US, Canada, Pakistan, Moldova, Poland, India, and Egypt. Shaw conducts and publishes research in behavior and language development in children with rare genetic disorders; resilience factors for children with risk factors for school failure, especially borderline intellectual functioning; and pediatric school psychology and health issues addressed by schools. Shaw received a PhD in school psychology from the University of Florida.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

I. Introduction: Schools as Partners in Health Care Delivery

1. Trends in Health Care Delivery: The Increased Burden on Schools as Health Care Providers

Introduction

Pediatrics in the Schools

Role of Federal Legislation

Keeping Pace with the Trends in Health Care

Meeting the Additional Burden

References

2. Collaboration Between Educators and Medical Professionals: Models, Barriers and Implications

Introduction

Background

Why Collaboration between Educators and Medical Professionals is Necessary

Models of Collaboration

Independent functions model

Multidisciplinary team model

Interdisciplinary team model

Transdisciplinary team model

Obstacles and Barriers to Effective Collaboration

Dual systems

Interprofessional tensions

Financial and administrative issues

Legal issues

Credentialing

Ethical issues

Implications for Educators

Strategies for Effective Collaboration between Educators and Medical Professionals

Respecting professional boundaries

Encouraging active participation

Promoting frequent and clear communication

Fostering community relationships

Developing prevention and health promotion programs for students

Conclusions and Future Directions

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Strategies for Effective Communication Between Educators and Medical Professionals

II. Current Issues in Pediatric Disorders and Treatments

3. Role of Otitis media in Hearing Loss and Language Deficits

Introduction

Background

Disease Overview

Medical Treatment

Risk Factors for Developing Otitis Media

Age

Chronicity

Heritability

Chromosomal Disorders

Biofilms

Allergies

Otitis Media and Speech and Language Development

Implications for Educators

Student specific strategies

General classroom strategies

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Otitis Media

4. Childhood Immunizations: The Power of Misinformation

Introduction

Background

Development of Vaccinations

Opposition to Immunize

Fear of side effects

Fear of developing another disorder

Hemophilus influenza B (Hib) and diabetes

Pertussis and asthma

Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and autism

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Childhood Immunizations: Know the Facts

5. Shaken Baby Syndrome: Immediate and Long Term Consequences and Implications for Educators

Introduction

Background

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Shaken Baby Syndrome

Clinical Presentation of SBS

Differential Diagnosis

Prevention and Intervention

Implications for Educators

Conclusion

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome

6. Assessment and Intervention for Sleep Problems

Introduction

Background

Diagnostic Considerations for Sleep Disorders

Sleep and health Correlates

Adolescent Sleep Patterns

Assessing Sleep Problems

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Sleep Disorders

7. Cognitive Effects of Childhood Leukemia Treatments

Introduction

Background

Definition of Leukemia

Etiology and Treatment

Learning Outcomes

Attention and Memory

Cognitive Abilities

Gender Effects

Limitations

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Cognitive Effects of Leukemia Treatments

8. An Overview of Pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Introduction

Background

Scope of the Problem

Motor Development and Visual-Motor Effects of HIV

Cognitive Effects

Language Development

Executive Functioning

Psychological Adjustment

Disclose

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Pediatric HIV

9. Bacterial Meningitis

Introduction

Background

Pathogenesis

Clinical Symptoms

Neurological Effects

Diagnosis

Epidemiology, Immunization, and Treatment

Research Limitations

Prevention

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Information about Bacterial Meningitis

10. Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Infections: Etiology, Physical and Neuropsychological Sequelae in Children

Introduction

Background

Infection Incidence and Risk

Diagnosis

Neurological and Cognitive Deficits

Developmental Delay, Attention and Austistic Spectrum Disorders

Depressive, Panic and Aggressive Disorders

Long-term Outcome

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-pediatric Lyme Disease and Associated Tick-Bourne Infections

III. Prevention and Wellness Intervention

11. Childhood Obesity Prevention: A Review for Educators

Introduction

Background

Child & Family Context

Biological Factors

Behavioral Factors

Socioeconomic and Cultural Factors at the Family Level

The Community

The School

Intra-School Processes

School Environment

Family, Community, & School: Healthy Weight Facilitated

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Strategies to Help Children Achieve a Healthy Weight

12. Low Level Aggression in the School: Issues and Interventions

Introduction

Background

What is a Normal Level of Aggression?

Conflict versus Aggression

Cultural Differences

Classroom Differences

Defining Non-Physical Aggression

Bullies, Victims, and Aggressive-Victims

Bully-Victims

Aggression and Social Status: The Role of Perceived Popularity

Implications for Educators

Evaluation at the Child Level

Evaluating Context

Matching Intervantion to Child Contextual Characteristics

Prevention

Intervening with Victims

Intervening with Aggressors

Intervening with Bully-Victims

Changing Social Norms

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Helping Children with Aggression

13. Accident Prevention

Introduction

Background

Motor Vehicle Safety

Pedestrian Safety

Bicycle Safety

Sports, Recreation, and Swim Safety

Sports and Recreation Safety

Swim Safety

Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Tips to Prevent Childhood Accidental Injury

Appendix

Glossary

References

Index

Reviews

"The accessible format delivers a concise overview and research summary of each topic, followed by specific examples and practical educational strategies."

Katy Olweiler, Counselor
Lakeside School, Seattle, WA

"Outstanding on multiple levels. It is a quick read for busy pre-practitioners and practitioners who are increasingly in need of accurate and current information regarding children's health issues. The book also presents thought-provoking questions for professional growth or group discussions. The handouts afford the reader a unique mechanism for sharing the book's contents with parents and colleagues."

Doris Paez, Associate Director, Forsyth Futures
Consulting Psychologist, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public Schools, NC

"Addresses a number of childhood health issues (e.g., ear infections, HIV) and their implications for education. The book provides fascinating coverage of currently debated topics such as sleep problems, obesity, Lyme disease, and vaccination. The vaccination chapter alone would make this book worthwhile: The discussion about whether or not to vaccinate children makes compelling reading as it leads us through the facts and myths surrounding those decisions."

John E. Desrochers, Editor, Communique
School Psychologist, Westport Public Schools, CT

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