Author : Dolores M. Huffman
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1483360709
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (833 download)
Book Synopsis Health Problems in the Classroom 6-12 by : Dolores M. Huffman
Download or read book Health Problems in the Classroom 6-12 written by Dolores M. Huffman and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2003-06-05 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharpen your medical knowledge and understanding of health problems and concerns facing today′s students with this authoritative reference guide! Further continuing the dialogue from their successful reference, Health Problems in the Classroom PreK-6, authors and medical experts Huffman, Fontaine, and Price have collaborated yet again to provide this valuable resource for middle and high school teachers, teacher aides, administrators, and educators, covering health problems that affect students in grades 6 through 12. Alphabetically listing the most current health concerns for this age group, this ready-reference handbook covers: At-a-glance medical information about 150 illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions that affect adolescents in middle schools and high schools, including details about signs and symptoms, primary groups affected, classroom guidelines, attendance guidelines, medications, and communication topics to discuss with parents and caregivers Detailed coverage of sports injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, dating violence, and other topics relevant to teens Health, illness, disability, self-esteem, and stigma during adolescence Family and community issues related to gender, sexual, and social identity, including a section on adolescent depression and warning signs for suicide An essential guide for all teachers and school personnel, Health Problems in the Classroom 6-12 gives educators immediate access to the knowledge, referrals, and resources they need to understand the health challenges facing them in today′s middle schools and high schools.