Contents
Preface
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Acknowledgments
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About the Editors
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About the Contributors
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SECTION I: Advances in Health Care and
Coping With Loss in Schools
Chapter 1: Advances in Health Care and
Medical Science: Presenting New Challenges for Schools
Paul C. McCabe and Steven R. Shaw
Advances in Medical Science
Increased Survival Rates
Greater Specificity of Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
Increased Emphasis on Outpatient Care
Changing Role of Schools
Increase in Pharmacological Interventions
Multidisciplinary Approach
Chapter 2: Grief and Bereavement: Roles for Educators
Steven R. Shaw, Tiffany Chiu, and Khing Su Lin
Introduction
Background
Implications for Educators
How to Tell Students About a Death
Notification and Announcement Procedures
Parent Notification
Determine the Degree of Trauma
Concerns About Death Due to Suicide
Educational Strategies
The Roles of Principals
The Roles of Teachers
The Roles of Counselors, School Psychologists, and
Social Workers
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Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Grief and Bereavement in the Schools
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SECTION II: Chromosomal, Genetic, and Metabolic Disorders
Chapter 3: Rare Chromosomal Disorders
Shohreh M. Rezazadeh and Steven R. Shaw
Introduction
Background
Genetics Evaluation
Chromosome Abnormalities
Potential for Intervention
Future Work
Implications for Educators
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Children With Rare Chromosomal Disorders
Chapter 4: Phenylketonuria (PKU): Implications for
Educators and Schools
Paul C. McCabe and Lindsay Glasser
Introduction
Background
Prevalence, Symptoms, and Treatment
Cognitive and Neurological Effects
Maternal Phenylketonuria
Timing and Degree of Exposure
Implications for Educators
Dietary Compliance
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Promoting the Well-Being of Children With PKU
Chapter 5: Genetics of Autism: Theories,
Findings, and Implications
Sarah Glaser and Tia Ouimet
Introduction
Background
Knowing Which Families Are at Risk
Techniques to Identify Genetic Contributions
Known Genetic Causes
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Multiple Gene Complications and Unknowns
Possible Environmental Causes
The Role of Genetic Counseling and Testing
Implications for Educators
Home- and School-Based Treatment and Interventions
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—The Genetics of Autism
Chapter 6: The Biology of Shyness
Paul C. McCabe, Sarah E. Groark, and Brian Dalpiaz
Introduction
Background
The Role of the Amygdala
Amygdala and Cortisol Levels: The HPA System
Psychological and Immune Correlates of HPA
Activation
Implications for Educators
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Shyness in Children
Chapter 7: Families of Children With Genetic Disorders
Jennifer E. Bruce, Sara Quirke, and Steven R. Shaw
Introduction
Background
Asking Questions of Professionals
Managing Emotional Trauma
Stressors Faced by Families of Children With
Genetic Disorders
Strengths in Families of Children With Genetic Disorders
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Helping Families With a Child With a Disability
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SECTION III: Acquired Disorders of Childhood
Chapter 8: Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: Biological and Behavioral
Outcomes
Erica J. Deming and Paul C. McCabe
Introduction
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Background
Neuroanatomical Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Alcohol’s Effect on the Neocortex, Hippocampus,
Cerebellum, and Neurotransmission
Typical Anatomical Features of Children With
Fetal Alcohol Exposure
Neurobehavioral Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
Implications for Educators
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Children
Chapter 9: Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants
Paul C. McCabe and Caryn R. DePinna
Introduction
Background
Types of Antidepressants
Untreated Depression
Conclusion
Implications for Educators
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Information About Prenatal Exposure
to Antidepressants
Chapter 10: Celiac Disease and Youth: Implications for
Educators and Allied Professionals
Jessica B. Edwards George, Jessica A. Hoffman,
and Debra L. Franko
Introduction
Background
Prevalence
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment: The Gluten-Free Diet
Issues in Treatment of Celiac Disease
Implications for Educators
Strategies to Support Students With CD
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Celiac Disease: Helpful Hints for Educators
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Chapter 11: Postpartum Depression and Its Relationship
to Behavior Problems in Children
Danielle Parente and Paul C. McCabe
Introduction
Background
Maternal Depression and Childhood ADHD
Child-Family Dynamics
Implications for Educators
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Identifying and Treating
Postpartum Depression
Chapter 12: Pediatric Responses to Asthma: An Overview for
Educators
Adrienne Garro
Introduction
Background
Experience of Symptoms
Impact on Student Functioning
Psychosocial Implications
Implications for Educators
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Pediatric Responses to Asthma
Chapter 13: Food Allergies and Intolerances: What Educators
Need to Know
Doris Páez and Gillian W. Thomas
Introduction
Background
What Is a Food Allergy?
How Can an Allergy Cause Death?
How Do Food Allergies Develop?
Does Food Allergy Management Differ by
Developmental Stage?
What Social-Emotional or Behavioral Issues Are
Associated With Food Allergies?
What Is the Status of Research on Causes and
Treatments?
Implications for Educators
Create a Core Team
Food Allergy Emergency Plan
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Storing of Medications
Label Literacy
Empowering Children With Food Allergies and
Their Peers
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—Successfully Managing Food Allergies
in Childhood
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Chapter 14: Developmental Effects of Type 1 Diabetes
Sarah A. Bassin, W. Mark Posey, and Elizabeth M. Schneider
Introduction
Background
Acute Effects
Long-Term Effects
Implications for Educators
Educational Strategies
Discussion Questions
Research Summary
Resources
Handout—General Information About Type 1 Diabetes
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Glossary
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References
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Index
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