other health impairment (ohi)
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other health impairments
IDEIA definitionChronic health problems that impact education
* Limited strength, vitality or alertness
* Heightened alertness to environmental stimuli
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IDEIA definitionnot:
severe & multiple disabilities
physical disabilities
traumatic brain injury
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IDEIA definitionMay be:
Chronic: develops slowly & is long-lasting
Acute: develops quickly with intense symptoms
that last a relatively short amount of time
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IDEIA definition200
+specific health impairments exist
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Challenges of OHIloss of sense of control
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Challenges of OHIlack of understanding about the condition
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Challenges of OHI
fear, worry, anxiety/stress, anger, guilt
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Challenges of OHI
change in family dynamics
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Challenges of OHI
isolation
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Challenges of OHI
depression, withdrawal
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Challenges of OHI
boredom
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Challenges of OHI
Loss of peer interactions
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Challenges of OHI
pain
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Challenges of OHI
decreased self-esteem
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Challenges of OHInegative body image
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Challenges of OHIidentity issues
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Challenges of OHIsocial interactions
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sickle cellBlood disorder –
Red blood cells assume an
abnormal, rigid, sickle shape
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sickle cellAmericans of Sub-Saharan
African Descent
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sickle cell
1 in 500 African American births
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sickle cellcharacteristics
Hands / feet
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sickle cellcharacteristics
Fatigue – paleness --
shortness of breath
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sickle cellcharacteristics
Unpredictable horrible pain
(body organ or joints)
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sickle cellcharacteristics
Eye / vision problems
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sickle cellcharacteristics
Yellowing of skin / eyes
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sickle cellcharacteristics
stroke
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sickle cellcharacteristics
Acute chest syndrome
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epilepsy
Characterized by seizures
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epilepsyCharacterized by seizures
* Generalized seizures* Partial seizures
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epilepsy
How can teachers help (GACE)
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epilepsyIdentify environmental triggersHow can teachers help (GACE)
Educate yourself / students
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asthma narrowing of the bronchi
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asthma Range of symptoms
Mild
Moderate
Severe
profoundPresented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
asthma largest rate of absenteeism
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asthma How can teachers help (GACE)
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asthma Follow students’ lead
about exercise / activity
How can teachers help (GACE)
know essential first-aid
for episode
follow IEP health plan
for episodes
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Human immunodeficiency virusA retrovirus that causes AIDS
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Human immunodeficiency virusGradually destroys T4 & immune cells
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Human immunodeficiency virusPassed through certain body fluids
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Human immunodeficiency virusPassed through certain body fluids
blood
semen
vaginal fluid
breast milk
other body fluids containing blood
Possible transmission
fluid surrounding the brain
fluid surrounding spinal cord
fluid surrounding bone joints
fluid surrounding an unborn baby
Human immunodeficiency virusIssues teachers face:
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Human immunodeficiency virusIssues teachers face:
*preventing transmission
(universal precautions)
*learning & behavioral impact
*confidentiality
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderADHD
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qualification criteria504 plan vs IEP
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