1. Chronic Illnesses Common Chronic Illnesses in the Classroom

2. Chronic Illness Definition • Symptoms of pain that last more than three months a year that cause limitations in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development and has no cure.

3. Allergies Asthma Cancer Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Heart conditions Eczema Epilepsy Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Sickle Cell Anemia Common Chronic Illnesses

4. Students with a Chronic Illness • Absences • Possible learning difficulties • Attention span • Pace and energy • Negative view on school

5. Teachers Current Views • Lack of Knowledge • Lack of Confidence

6. How Teachers Can Help • Awareness and education about the illness • Understand the student • Empathy • Extra support academically and socially • Make accommodations • Communication • Create a comfortable learning environment

7. Karing Touch Handbook Common Chronic Illnesses in the Classroom