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Medical and Psychosocial Problems in the Classroom: The Teacher's Role in Diagnosis and Management. Fifth Edition
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Haslam, Robert H. A., Ed.; Valletutti, Peter J., Ed. – PRO-ED, Inc., 2016
Now in its fifth edition, this outstanding resource for teachers and school professionals has been retitled "Medical and Psychosocial Problems in the Classroom" to more accurately reflect what teachers encounter during the course of their careers. Each chapter highlights the important role teachers play when interacting with health-care…
Descriptors: Special Health Problems, Medical Services, Clinical Diagnosis, Teacher Role
Comparison of Bite-Presentation Methods in the Treatment of Food Refusal
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Sharp, William G.; Harker, Shelly; Jaquess, David L. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2010
The current study examined the rate of expulsions and mouth cleans across 3 presentation methods (upright spoon, flipped spoon, Nuk brush) for a 3-year-old girl with a feeding disorder. The participant expelled all bites presented on an upright spoon. Results showed reduced rates of expulsions and increased mouth cleans during the flipped spoon…
Descriptors: Food, Eating Disorders, Toddlers, Comparative Analysis
Consequences of Physical Health and Mental Illness Risks for Academic Achievement in Grades K-12
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Joe, Sean; Joe, Emanique; Rowley, Larry L. – Review of Research in Education, 2009
Educational research, practice, and institutions regularly highlight the significance of factors outside of schooling that affect children's engagement and participation in classroom learning. The health of children and families is one such issue with implications for the quality of children's school experiences, treatment in school, and academic…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Mental Disorders, Academic Achievement
Esophageal Obstruction by a Lemon that Required Esophagotomy: Thoughts on Prevention
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Lohiya, Gham-Shyam; Tan-Figueroa, Lilia; Van Le, Hung; Rusu, Lucia – Mental Retardation: A Journal of Practices, Policy and Perspectives, 2005
A patient with pica and Lennox Gastaut syndrome suddenly refused oral intake. Neck radiographs revealed no foreign body. Barium swallow identified an irregular filling defect in the cervical esophagus. Esophagoscopy showed a gold ball-like object (half a lemon) 3 cm distal to the cricopharyngeus. This object had to be removed by esophagotomy after…
Descriptors: Prevention, Eating Disorders, Food, Surgery
Florida Language, Speech and Hearing Association Journal, 1994.
Langhans, Joseph J., Ed. – Florida Language, Speech and Hearing Association Journal, 1994
This annual volume is an annual compilation of articles that address evaluation, treatment, efficacy, and credentialing, and a synopsis of programs that provide speech, language, hearing, and swallowing services. Featured articles include: (1) "Verification of Credentials and Privileging Review" (Kathryn W. Enchelmayer); (2) "The…
Descriptors: Adults, Aphasia, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Audiology
The Owner's Manual for the Brain: Everyday Applications from Mind-Brain Research. Second Edition.
Howard, Pierce J. – 2000
This book discusses what is known about the brain and memory storage and how people can improve their recall of information. There are 10 parts with 37 chapters. Part 1, "Forming a Foundation: The Context for Using Your Owner's Manual," includes topics like brain basics and brain imaging. Part 2, "Wellness: Getting the Most Out of…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Aging (Individuals), Alzheimers Disease, Attention Deficit Disorders