Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Approximately 100,000 Americans under the age of 18
have a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD). As such, children and adolescents may
experience the effects of this illness during the
school day. However, many school professionals are
unaware of the influence that IBD has on the
achieving process. This book examines the impact of
inflammatory bowel disease on the functioning of
students in school. A resource guide was also
developed to increase the level of awareness and
knowledge of students, parents, and school
personnel. In order to gather information, students
were interviewed to obtain personal accounts of
their experiences with IBD during school. Results
from the study provided useful information that can
be utilized to facilitate the educational growth and
learning potential of students dealing with this
chronic illness.

Autorentext

Dr. Zarabi received his degree from the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University. He is a certified school psychologist and licensed psychologist in private practice treating children, adolescents, and adults with psychological disorders and chronic illness. Contact: mzarabi@gmail.com

Klappentext

Approximately 100,000 Americans under the age of 18 have a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As such, children and adolescents may experience the effects of this illness during the school day. However, many school professionals are unaware of the influence that IBD has on the achieving process. This book examines the impact of inflammatory bowel disease on the functioning of students in school. A resource guide was also developed to increase the level of awareness and knowledge of students, parents, and school personnel. In order to gather information, students were interviewed to obtain personal accounts of their experiences with IBD during school. Results from the study provided useful information that can be utilized to facilitate the educational growth and learning potential of students dealing with this chronic illness.