Completely updated, the 3rd edition of this practical, highly
portable manual offers quick access to the most relevant health and
wellness information for children -- from birth through age 21 - in
the school setting. You'll find valuable guidance on developmental
stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, first aid,
medical syndromes, special education, and emergency illness. This
edition also addresses the growing array of issues affecting
today's children, including mental health disorders, disaster
management, substance abuse, and school violence, as well as new
threats such as West Nile virus, dermatological conditions, and the
reemergence of tuberculosis. Ideal for use in school and community
settings, this manual is a must-have resource for anyone who works
with children. A best practice approach to health issues and
concerns helps you provide the best possible care to students. A
clear, consistent outline format and straightforward writing style
make it easy to locate and apply essential information. Updated
content includes important contemporary issues in schools, such as
body piercing, backpack syndrome, and computer ergonomics. Brain
Findings section offers relevant information about recent brain and
neurology research, with insights on how it relates to childhood
development and health. Numerous appendices, including the latest
growth charts and immunization schedules, provide essential
information for assessing school age children. English-Spanish
translation guide for common health terms and phrases helps you
communicate more effectively with Hispanic students. Web site
resources at the end of each chapter provide reliable sources for
further information and research. A convenient Glossary
familiarizes you with important terminology and definitions used
throughout the book. New, user-friendly design helps you find key
information quickly with helpful boxes, tables, and headings. New
8-page color insert serves as an instant visual reference to help
you identify rashes, skin lesions, and other dermatological
conditions that are common among school-age children. A separate
chapter on first aid walks you through the management of common
injuries and emergency situations. Revised mental health chapter
presents current, detailed information on the major mental
disorders that affect school-age children such as depression,
autism, and Asperger's, with an extensive psychotropic medication
table. A new chapter devoted to disaster management includes the
latest information on bioterrorism and homeland security threats to
help you create an action plan for disaster situations. A revised
chapter on violence addresses sexual assault, self-mutilation,
suicide, domestic violence, and violence in the schools, to help
you stay informed about current societal trends, issues, and
developments. New information on teen pregnancy offers helpful
guidelines on communicating with students about this important
issue.
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