Educational implications
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Frequently Asked Questions —
Date posted:
January 9th, 2012
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What are the educational implications for students who have Juvenile Arthritis?
- Early morning stiffness can impact upon attendance - build in time to allow for this in morning routine
- Pupils can look fit and well so care needs to be given that pain relief is available if required.
- Fine motor tasks can be tiring - consider access to ICT.
- Attendance can be affected - ensure pupil has the means to catch up
- Avoid carrying heavy books - second set of books for home and increased locker access around school
- Make individual adaptations as required annotated in an I.E.P
- Extra time in examinations
- Consider the different aspects of PE activities and the effect of the cold.
- Pupils may be mobile sometimes and use a wheelchair at others
- This condition can fluctuate day by day - plan to accomodate this
- Personal care needs- does the pupil need help?
- Iritis can be linked to JIS, monitor for eyes that appear red and inflamed
- Access to pain relief quickly if medically advised.