Helping Schoolchildren with Chronic Health Conditions: A Practical Guide (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)

Clay, Daniel L.

ISBN 10: 1593850433 / ISBN 13: 9781593850432

Published by The Guilford Press, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Helping Schoolchildren with Chronic Health Conditions: A Practical Guide (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)
• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593850433
• ISBN 13: 9781593850432
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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

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

Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award

About the Author

Daniel L. Clay, PhD, a licensed psychologist, is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology and Director of the Counseling Psychology Program at the University of Iowa.