PO191: Suggestions for Improving Asthma Management In Schools

  • PMD: 3,6
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Poster Session 10: Psychological Services for Specific Groups of Students

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. explore methods to reduce barriers in implementing 504 plans and optimizing IEPs for students with asthma;
  2. learn to create collaborative and student-centered asthma action plans; and
  3. advocate for increased consistency in school medication administration practices.

Description

Asthma is a leading chronic condition in youth with social–emotional and academic consequences. Review literature and study results to identify methods for better supporting youth with asthma in school.

Presenter(s)

Sofia Hirt, University of Georgia
Ethan J. Schilling, Western Carolina University
Stacey M. Neuharth-Pritchett, University of Georgia

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