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Meeting the Needs of Students with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Winnick, Joel B.; David, Jennie G.; Chancey, Leigh; Buzenski, Jessica; Woika, Shirley – Communique, 2023
Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease is on the rise. School psychologists must understand the significant physical, emotional, and psychological effects of this condition to be effective advocates for students and their families, and to conduct well-informed, comprehensive evaluations for this population. This article discusses the academic,…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Special Needs Students, At Risk Students, School Psychologists
Promoting Inclusive Practice for Trans and Nonbinary Students
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Shatila, Amy L.; Kneedler, Stephanie J.; Chen, Francis Yong – Communique, 2021
Supporting students who are trans and nonbinary is essential work. Students in this population are at high risk for mental health and academic problems. Until trans and nonbinary students can express their individuality on their terms, school psychologists must continue to advocate for their rights and seek to support school staff in providing a…
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Sexual Identity, Student Needs, At Risk Students
Children with Cystic Fibrosis: A Primer for School Psychologists
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Mahdavi, Seema – Communique, 2015
Approximately 30,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis (CF), and each year around 1,000 new cases are diagnosed. About one half of this population consists of school-age youth. With an understanding of the psychosocial and mental health factors surrounding CF, school psychologists are well positioned to support children and…
Descriptors: Diseases, Genetic Disorders, Student Needs, School Psychologists