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Caring for Children With Autism in the School Setting

Karen Galinat, RN, BSN

Karen Galinat, RN, BSN, wrote this paper while she was in the School Nurse Certificate Program at Rutgers University, Camden, NJ. She is currently a school nurse with the Mercer County Special Services School District in Mercer County, NJ

Kelly Barcalow, RN, BSN

Kelly Barcalow, RN, BSN, received her school nurse certificate from Rutgers University, Camden, NJ. She is currently a school nurse at Cynthia Cunningham Elementary School in Las Vegas, NV

Barbara Krivda, RN, MSN

Barbara Krivda, RN, MSN, is in the Masters in School Nursing program at Monmouth University, Long Branch, NJ. She is a school nurse at the Mercer County Special Services School District in Mercer County, NJ

Children with autism present unique challenges related to communication, behavior, and social skills. Each child with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibits individual characteristics of the disorder. Early identification of autistic spectrum disorder has been shown to improve the child’s benefit from educational interventions. There may be health issues related to autism including seizure disorders and dietary restrictions. Students with autism need special consideration when they come to the health office for screening, assessment of injuries, or administration of medication. Collaboration between educators and school nurses is needed to develop and implement Individual Education Plans and Individual Healthcare Plans. Community resources provide valuable assistance to families of children with this challenging disorder.

Key Words: autism • autism spectrum disorder • individual healthcare plan • pervasive developmental disorder • school nursing

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 21, No. 4, 208-217 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405050210040501
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