Some educational implications for students with profound disabilities at risk for inadequate nutrition and the nontherapeutic effects of medication.
The educational relevance for students with profound disabilities of being at risk for poor nutrition and the potential problems caused by the nontherapeutic effects of some medications were examined, examples of their significance presented, some reasons for their occurrence discussed, and some suggestions for instructional personnel offered. Two classroom-based cases were included that described the resolution of a nutritional and a medication problem, including the role of the teacher and health-related personnel.
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Department of Special Education, Robert Dole Human Development Center, University of Kansas, Lawrence 66045.
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D002648:Child; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors
D011619:Psychotropic Drugs