When a student with a known health problem attends school, it is important to obtain relevant information about the problem and its possible implications for the student's education and well-being, as well as for the school and classroom. Intended as a supplement to information given by parents and physicians, this book is a valuable aid to teachers and other school personnel in regards to some of the primary health issues that affect children and adolescents. A variety of general disorders and diseases are covered with brief descriptions of what causes them, their signs and symptoms and how they are treated. There are also helpful suggestions for classroom management.