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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454148403321

Titolo

Children with complex medical issues in schools [[electronic resource] ] : neuropsychological descriptions and interventions / / Christine L. Castillo, editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer Pub., c2008

ISBN

1-281-81152-1

9786611811525

0-8261-2473-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (545 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CastilloChristine L

Disciplina

618.92/8

Soggetti

Pediatric neuropsychology

Learning disabilities - Etiology

Chronically ill children - Education

Children with disabilities - Education

School psychology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Special Note; 1 Asthma; 2 Brain Tumors; 3 Cerebral Palsy; 4 Cystic Fibrosis; 5 Diabetes; 6 Down Syndrome; 7 Encephalitis and Meningitis; 8 Endocrinological Disorders; 9 Epilepsy; 10 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; 11 HIV/AIDS; 12 Hydrocephalus; 13 Lead Exposure; 14 Leukemia; 15 Migraine Headache; 16 Sickle Cell Disease; 17 Sleep-Disordered Breathing; 18 Solid Organ Transplant; 19 Spina Bifida; 20 Stroke; 21 Traumatic Brain Injury; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Increasingly, children with significant medical issues are being incorporated into the general school environment. Given the potential effects of various disorders and conditions on educational prognosis, it is important for neuropsychologists, pediatric psychologists, school psychologists, teachers, and other professionals who are working with these children to be aware of the nature and course of these many disorders as well as the avenues for rehabilitation, accommodation, and



classroom modification. In Children with Complex Medical Issues in Schools , Dr. Castillo bridges the gap between r