PO474: Type 1 Diabetes in Schools: How It Affects Students

  • PMD: 3,4
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction
  • Poster Session 10: Psychological Services for Specific Groups of Students

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. define type 1 diabetes within the context of schools,
  2. describe how type 1 diabetes can impact students' cognitive functioning;
  3. describe how type 1 diabetes can impact students' academic achievement; and
  4. describe how type 1 diabetes can impact students' social–emotional functioning.

Description

Understanding the impact of T1D on student functioning is crucial to meet their educational needs. Learn the psychoeducational implications of T1D to comprehensively evaluate students and effectively interpret assessment data.

Presenter(s)

Brianna Borge, Nova Southeastern University
Lamiya Maguire-Khan, Nova Southeastern University

Contributor(s)

Iryna Kasi

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