Other health impairment (OHI)

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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