Tourette Syndrome in an educational setting for the School Nurse. Research paper 10-12 pages. APA. Incorporating ADA of 1990, Rehab Act of 1973 Section 504 and NJAC 6a:14, text by Marilyn Friend, see Rubric attached
You are to select a topic from the classification of, “Other Health Impaired” NJAC 6A:14 Special Education. (Keep in mind that the New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:14 defines “other health impaired” to mean a disability characterized by having limited strength, vitality or alertness, including a heightened alertness with respect to the educational environment, due to chronic or acute health problems that adversely affects a student’s educational performance. NJAC 6A:14 Special Education)
Topic Chosen Tourette syndrome.
Two-Part Assignment:
Part 1 (12 points):
Select a topic of choice from the list above
i. Assignment submitted in APA format 10-12 pages in length (4 points)
Describe the disorder (4 points)
Etiology, Signs and Symptoms
Causes
Risk Factors
Treatment
Prognosis
Indicate the Educational Implications (4 points)
Part 2 (20 points):
Develop a case study – in other words make up a story about a child who has the disorder. Your child should be of school age 3-21. (4 points)
In the case study describe how the disorder impacts the child, his/her family, home and school. (4 points)
Discuss (4 points)
Health implications
Educational implications
Psycho social needs/implications
Discuss what services this child may need in the educational setting (4 points)
Discuss agencies or organizations that may assist the child, family and school (4 points)