Providing medical advice to support children with special educational needs

Abstract The academic and social lives of children in school can be significantly affected by their Health needs. This article discusses the ways in which paediatricians can work with education services to support children and young people with Special Educational needs. Paediatricians may be involv...

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Published in:Paediatrics and child health 2007-12, Vol.17 (12), p.467-473
Main Author: Harpin, Valerie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
education
medical advice
Pediatrics
special educational needs
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Summary:Abstract The academic and social lives of children in school can be significantly affected by their Health needs. This article discusses the ways in which paediatricians can work with education services to support children and young people with Special Educational needs. Paediatricians may be involved in directly advising schools, writing formal advice for education departments and joining in relevant planned reviews. Partnership with parents and the involvement of children and young people themselves is vital. Advice should cover all areas of the child’s health relevant to the child’s success and integration in school and should always be understandable to both the education staff and the family.
ISSN:1751-7222
1878-206X
DOI:10.1016/j.paed.2007.09.005