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K1: Awareness of the historical origins, parameters, and current issues related to the classification of Other Health Disabilities.

K2: Awareness of the definitions and characteristics of the primary disabilities included in the OHD category (including acquired brain injury, asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, burns, cancer, cardiovascular disorder, Crohn's disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, lead poisoning, migraines, neurofibromatosis, primary immune deficiency, sickle cell disease, sleep disorders, and ADHD).

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Lesson 4 Reinforcement

Activity 1: QuickQuiz

2. As a paraprofessional, you may have to gather information about the specific health conditions of students whom you support. Which of the following is/are a recommended type of research you may do to learn more about a student’s specific health conditions?
Select an answer below
Having a discussion with the student about his/her health condition
Asking a parent or other family member about the student’s health condition
Having a discussion with the school nurse about the student’s health condition and its impact on his/her education
Doing a Web search for local, state, or national resources
Reviewing a fact sheet about the student’s health condition and discussing it with your supervisor or teacher
All of the above

Activity 2: Understanding Other Health Disabilities

Understanding Other Health Disabilities

Diagnosis of the Student you work with: ___________________________________

Symptoms for this student:

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Educational Implications for this student:

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Instructional Strategies/Classroom Accommodations for this student:

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Write a “Linkage Statement” linking this student’s medical condition to the presenting problems in the classroom:

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