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.
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.