Heart & Blood Vessels​

Medical Problems

• Aortic root enlargement

• Congenital Heart Conditions

• Dysautonomia

Impact on Student:

• Restrictions on lifting (backpacks, textbooks, boxes, etc.)

• Fatigue

• Medication regimen may require taking doses at various times throughout the day

Accommodations

• Take all medical complaints seriously

• Provide unlimited access to the nurse’s office

• Adjust school schedule to allow for rest during the day while still meeting academic requirements

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Bones & Muscles

Medical Problems

•  Muscle issues (hypotonia or hypertonia)

• Curved back

• Flat feet

• Loose and flexible joints

• Pain (may be chronic)

Impact on Student:

• ​May not be able to sit comfortably for long periods of time

• Difficulty walking long distances

• May not be able to participate in regular physical education or field day activities

• Muscle fatigue

• Severely affected students may require use of a wheelchair 

• Difficulty with penmanship and/or writing for long periods of time

Accommodations

• May need to provide a special desk/chair

• Allow access to nurse for pain management

• Handwriting modifications or use of other devices

• Wheelchair accessibility if required

• Modify Physical Education Requirements

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Eyes

Medical Problems

• strabismus (misalignment of the eyes)

• near/far sightedness

• Swollen optic nerves

Impact on Student

• Difficulty reading for long periods of time

• Difficulty seeing the chalk board/smart board/projection screen, etc

Accommodations:

• Provide seating toward the front of the classroom

• Provide computers with settings to accommodate visual disability

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Lungs

Medical Problems

• Asthma

• Sleep Apnea

Impact on Student

• May not be able to participate in regular physical education or field day activities

• Needs access to Nurse station at at all times

• Ability to carry inhalers on person or in close proximity

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Nervous System

Medical Problems

• Seizures

• Headaches/Migraines

• Hydrocephalus

• Tremors

Impact on Student

• May not be able to participate in regular physical education or field day activities

• May have difficulty completing assignments on time

• Needs access to emergency medications at all times

Accommodations

• Provide access to nurse as needed

• Allow for extended time to complete school work

• Adjust school schedule to provide more free time for resting during the day without relaxing academic requirements

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GI System

Medical Problems

• Constipation

• Feeding Difficulties including the occasional need for feeding tubes or TPN

• Failure to Thrive

• Reflux

• Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

• Dysmotility

Impact on Student

• May need extra time with nurse for feeds

• May need extended lunch time or periods for snacks

• May need alternative bathroom arrangements ​or accessibility

Accommodations

• Provide access to nurse as needed for meds or feeds

• Allow for alternative lunchroom arrangements, additional time etc

• Allow for private bathroom or changing room as needed