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)
This assignment must be a total of 10-12 pages in length and submitted in 7th edition APA format, including the cover sheet and reference list.
