Educational implications
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Date posted:
December 22nd, 2011
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What are the educational implications for students who have Elhers- Danlos syndome?
- Minimise the risk of injury.
- Joints and skin can be easily damaged.
- Care needs to be given during gross motor activities.
- Report any injuries immediately as injuries are often difficult to heal.
- Pupils can look fit and well, care needs to be given to ensure pain relief is availble when required.
- Fine motor tasks / handwriting can be tiring and cause pain - consider increased access to ICT.
- Attendance can be effected - provide a means for the pupil to catch up easily.
- Avoid carrying heavy bag of school books - provide lockers around school and second set of books available for home.
