Genetic and Acquired Disorders

by Shaw, Steven R.; Mccabe, Paul C.

• ISBN13: 9781412968713
• ISBN10: 1412968712
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-02-20
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

Written for school psychologists, counselors, administrators, and teachers, this volume outlines issues affecting children who are born with or acquire a medical disorder or disease.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Advances in Health Care and Coping with Loss in Schools

Advances in Health Care and Medical Science: Presenting New Challenges for Schools

Advances in Medical Science

Increased Survival Rates

Greater Specificity of Medical Diagnosis and Treatment

Increased Emphasis on Outpatient Care

Changing Role of Schools

Increase in Pharmacological Interventions

Multidisciplinary Approach

References

Grief and Bereavement: Roles for Educators

Introduction

Background

Implications for Educators

How to Tell Students about a Death

Notification and Announcement Procedures

Parent Notification

Determine the Degree of Trauma

Concerns about Death due to Suicide

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Grief and Bereveament in the Schools

Chromosomal, Genetic, and Metabolic Disorders

Rare Chromosomal Disorders

Introduction

Background

Genetics Evaluation

Chromosomal Abnormalities

Potential for Intervention

Future Work

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Children with Rare Chromosomal Disorders

Phenylketonuria (PKU): Implications for Educators and Schools

Introduction

Background

Prevalence, Symptoms and Treatment

Cognitive and Neurological Effects

Executive dysfunction

Maternal Phenylketonuria

Timing and Degree of Exposure

Implications for Educators

Dietary Compliance

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Genetics of Autism: Theories, Findings, and Implications

Introduction

Background

Knowing Which Families Are At Risk

Techniques to Identify Genetic Contributions

Known Genetic Causes

X-linked genes

Chromosomal Duplications

Chromosomal Deletions

Candidate Genes

Multiple Gene Complications and Unknowns

Possible Environmental Causes

The Role of Genetic Counseling and Testing

Implications for Educators

Home- and School-based Treatment and Interventions

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-The Genetics of Autism

The Biology of Shyness

Introduction

Background

The Role of the Amygdala

Amygdala and Cortisol Levels: The HPA System

Psychological and Immune Correlates of HPA Activation

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-The Shyness in Children

Families of Children with Genetic Disorders

Introduction

Background

Asking Questions of Professionals

Managing Emotional Trauma

Stresses Faced by Families of Children with Genetic Disorders

Mothers of Children with Genetic Disorders

Fathers of Children with Genetic Disorders

Marital Stress in Families of Children with Genetic Disabilities

Siblings of Children with Genetic Disabilities

Increased Responsibilities of Siblings

Strengths in Families of Children with Genetic Disorders

Family Resilience

Positive Changes in Sibling Development

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Helping Families with a Child with a Disability

Acquired Disorders of Childhood

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Biological and Behavioral Outcomes

Introduction

Background

Neuroanatomical Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

Alcohol's Effect on the Neocortex, Hippocampus, Cerebellum, and Neurotransmission

Neocortex

Hippocampus

Cerebellum

Neuronal level

Typical Anatomical Features of Children with Fetal Alcohol Exposure

Neurobehavioral Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Children

Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants

Introduction

Background

Types of Antidepressants

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Untreated Depression

Conclusion

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Information about Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants

Celiac Disease and Youth: Implications for Educators and Allied Professionals

Introduction

Background

Prevalence

Symptoms

Diagnosis

Treatment: The Gluten-Free Diet

Issues in the Treatment of Celiac Disease

Complications and Consequences of Untreated Celiac Disease

Dietary Adherence

Barriers to Dietary Adherence

Co-morbidity in CD

Implications for Educators

Strategies to Support Students with CD

Support the child with CD

Support the adults

Dietary adherence

Managing pain

Toileting needs

School absenteeism

Psychological treatment and evaluation

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Celiac Disease: Helpful Hints for Educators

Post-partum Depression and its Relation to Behavior Problems in Children

Introduction

Background

Maternal Depression and Childhood ADHD

Child-Family Dynamics

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Identifying and Treating Post-partum Depression

Pediatric Responses to Asthma: An Overview for Educators

Introduction

Background

Experience of Symptoms

Impact on Student Functioning

Psychosocial Implications

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-Pediatric Responses to Asthma

Food Allergies and Intolerances: What Educators Need to Know

Introduction

Background

What is a Food Allergy?

How Can an Allergy Cause Death?

How Do Food Allergies Develop?

Does Food Allergy Management Differ by Developmental Stage?

What Social-emotional or Behavioral Issues are Associated with Food Allergies?

What is the Status of Research on Causes and Treatments?

Implications for Educators

Create a Core Team

Food Allergy Emergency Plan

Storing of Medications

Label Literacy

Empowering Children with Food Allergies and their Peers

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout- Successfuly Managing Food Allergies in Childhood

Developmental Effects of Type 1 Diabetes

Introduction

Background

Acute Effects

Long-Term Effects

Physical Effects

Cognitive Effects

Academic Achievement

Social-Emotional Functioning

Implications for Educators

Educational Strategies

Discussion Questions

Research Summary

Handout-General Information about Type 1 Diabetes

Appendix

Glossary

References

Index

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