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Download full textLumsden, Linda S. – 1990
Issues pertinent to prenatal drug-affected students are discussed in this ERIC Digest. The rising number of drug-exposed children approaching school age presents a challenge to school personnel in meeting their special needs. Topics covered are: (1) seriousness of the problem; (2) problems unique to drug-affected children; (3) creation of a…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Development, Child Health, Classroom Environment
Knoblauch, Bernadette – 1998
This digest provides basic information on Tourette Syndrome (TS) as well as guidelines for appropriate classroom accommodations. It reports that about 100,000 Americans have diagnosed TS with symptoms including multiple motor and vocal tics; frequent (daily) occurrence of bouts of tics; periodic changes in the number, frequency, and severity of…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Venn, John – 1989
This information sheet defines physical disabilities and health impairments, describes characteristics of students with these conditions, outlines special considerations necessary in assessing these students, notes key educational considerations and points out some of the special problems in working with preschool children with physical…
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Organizations (Groups), Physical Disabilities
Sirvis, Barbara – 1989
Students with specialized health care needs require specialized technological health care procedures for life support and/or health support during the school day. They may or may not require special education. These children were previously unserved in educational settings. Estimation of their numbers is difficult, but as many as 100,000 infants…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Needs
Schwartz, Wendy – 1999
This digest briefly describes the symptoms and "triggers" of asthma, which is an increasing problem among urban students. The digest also presents some suggestions for maintaining a school environment conducive to the attendance of children with asthma and for developing a curriculum that supports their academic achievement. Children in…
Descriptors: Asthma, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education, Minority Groups
Summerfield, Liane – 1990
A brief overview is presented on the incidence of AIDS among the adolescent population. Some recommendations are included on promoting behavior change through educational intervention. References from the ERIC data base are included. (JD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Communicable Diseases
Pinkerton, Dianna – 1991
This digest briefly summarizes available information on the educational needs of prenatally substance exposed infants and children. Estimated incidence figures are given for the numbers of children exposed in utero to illicit drugs and alcohol. The importance of parent/caregiver education in specific techniques to increase infant alertness and…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Alcohol Abuse, Classroom Techniques, Congenital Impairments
