Health & Medical

The FLU: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Healthy

clewis — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:43:52 -0600

With flu season upon us, it is important that we work together to keep our children and school healthy. By
keeping our children flu-free, we benefit the community as a whole. Additionally, healthy students miss
fewer days of school, which results in less stress on the family. Following are answers to frequently asked
questions about the flu and how to help protect your child.

The Puzzle of Autism

clewis — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:14:09 -0600

"The Puzzle of Autism" is an informational guide for all education personnel who work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) produced by the NEA in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the National Association of School Psychologists. This 38-page guide explains common autistic characteristics and suggests effective classroom strategies for improving communication, sensory, social, and behavioral skills.

Office of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Services Annual Report

clewis — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:10:39 -0600

Office of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Services Annual Report - According to the Nebraska Health & Human Services annual report, more than 2,000 children in the state received services for mental health issues in the year 2002.

Diseases & Conditions from US News

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:42:44 -0600

Content developed by the Cleveand Clinic.

WebMD

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:23:30 -0600

WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information

Healthcare Transition for Youth with Special Healthcare Needs

clewis — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:54:35 -0500

As adolescents become adults, they must assume responsibility for their health care. Adolescents with special health care needs face difficult transitions to adult care, and to achieving greater financial independence. As all children become young adults, health insurance coverage becomes a major factor in their access to health care, because it is during this time that they are in personal transition between their parents and independence. Below, you will find information, workbooks, links and other materials related to health transition issues.

Kids Health

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:49:14 -0500

a medical site for parents, children and teens from the The Nemours Foundation. Use the search function to find articles on learning disabilities, assistive technology, autism, Tourette's Syndrome, and more

Blindness Related Resource

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:44:20 -0500

This is a collection of links that are offered merely as jumping-off points for the exploration of blindness-related resources.

Symptom Checker from the MayoClinic

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:40:38 -0500

An online guide to discover the most common causes of the most common symptoms

"The Puzzle of Autism"

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:08:48 -0500

is an informational guide for all education personnel who work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) produced by the NEA in collaboration with the Autism Society of America, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the National Association of School Psychologists.