Spread the loveChronic health conditions are illnesses whose symptoms can wax and wane over a period of months or over the period of a lifetime. Chronic illnesses vary widely and are not equally symptomatic, even within the same person. Therefore, students with chronic illnesses require ongoing flexible accommodations. The education of a student suffering from a chronic illness can oftentimes be severely impacted. Teachers must be equipped with the knowledge of how best to assist these students. How chronic illnesses can affect education: Illness, or medication for illness, may reduce work ethic and endurance Chronic pain or certain conditions that … Continue reading What Teachers Need to Know to Support Students with Chronic Health Conditions