Exeptionality- Student Diabetes

Please share something you might already know about diabetes and its effects on students.

As a educator how might you help a student with low blood sugar?

• Check-in with the student at the end of the day.

• Consult student plan to slowly reintroduce carbohydrates as a snack.

• Call 911.

• Call parents.

Which symptoms would be alarming to an educator, to indicate a student has dangerously high blood sugar?

• Blurry Vision/Headache

• Thirst

• Frequent Urination

• Vomiting/Difficulty Breathing

Which type of Diabetes is most common among students, affecting 7000 in Ontario and 30,000 in Canada?

Based on the social implications for social interaction and learning, please pick all of the options that would work to create otherness among students who have diabetes. (Multiple correct answers)

• Calling out student for taking increased bathroom breaks.

• Isolating student from physical activity, even when student wants to play.

• Not permitting student to eat certain foods at a pizza party over concern.

• Calling out students' exceptionality to the entire class.

Which of the following would be appropriate accommodation for a student with diabetes? (multiple answers are correct)

• Access to audio-recorded and peer-provided lecture notes for missed classes to treat low/high blood sugar.

• Allow food/drink during class/exams.

• Breaks and/or seperate seating during classes, test, exams for treatment.

• Additional time for tests/exams and assignments extensions for diabetes-related medical issues.

Which is the policy issued by the Ontario Ministry of Education, that highlights the importance of Plans for student care and roles/responsibilities of school staff in respect to management of exeptionalities?

Policy:

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