School Services & Placement
Some children need specialized services or placement in order to have success in school. Placement may depend in part on the topics listed below.Mental Health Treatment of Children and Adolescents – Video Presentations from Penn State
Presentations from Penn State psychiatry faculty - most about 30 minutes Autism Spectrum Disorders - Raman Baweja, MD Anxiety Disorders in Youth: Medication Issues - Christopher Petersen, M.D. Disruptive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents - Usman Hameed, MD Mental...
Learning Difficulties
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Diabetes Issues in the School and Classroom
Insulin pumps and classroom finger stick testing have improved treatment, yet schools often are hesitant or have concerns regarding their use. These documents go a long way toward addressing school issues and allowing student’s independence.
WHAT IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY EVALUATION (MDE) OR SCHOOL EVALUATION?
A MDE is used to find out if a youngster needs or continues to need special education, and, if so, the types of services the child should receive.
Diabetes and Children
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Visual Impairments
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Developmental Disorders
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Medical Disorders and Other Health Impairments
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Behavioral and Emotional Difficulties
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