Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Develop strategies for accommodating children with cleft lip or cleft palate. Suggestions include

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition caused by brain injury that interferes with messages from the brain to the body; this interference affects movements and muscle coordination.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for the child’s age and height.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Celiac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy or Celiac Sprue)

The treatment team includes a pediatric gastroenterologist and registered dietitians or nutritionists.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Cancer

Children may come to school or a child care center while they are receiving active treatment of cancer, or they may be diagnosed as having cancer while enrolled.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Bleeding Disorders: An Overview

Bleeding disorders vary in types and severity, so it is best to get details about the specific child’s needs from parents/ guardians and the child’s specialty doctors.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, affecting between 5% and 10%.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergies: An Overview

Allergies are very common. In a national study of children with special health care needs, 53% had allergies of some type.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that affects the whole body. It happens when the body intensely responds to an allergen.

Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergic Skin Conditions

Estimates are that up to 20% of infants and young children may be affected by eczema at some point. There is no good data about how frequently hives and contact dermatitis occur.