Medical and psychosocial screening of 149 abused and neglected children entering the foster care system in Cook County, Illinois, found the children to have a greater incidence of chronic medical conditions, weigh less, be shorter, have a high incidence of developmental delays, and have deficits in adaptive behavior. (Author/DB)

Describes a pilot study, involving 48 institutionalized infants and toddlers, which aimed to treat iron deficiency anemia and to discover other factors contributing to the problem. Results indicate improvement in cognitive development after the administration of iron among three groups, while no significant differences were observed in psychomotor…

To offer public school programs that address learning needs of chronically ill children, schools must first clarify the role of education. This paper discusses major policy-relevant issues and suggests how some of these students' needs can be addressed by the schools. (DF)

Examines achievements in child health and welfare in the United States from 1964-74 and discusses deficiencies which exist in spite of increased research, governmental spending, and improved educational level of the population. Statistics on related topics such as infant mortality, family structure, preventive services, care of the chronically…

This paper discusses the legal and ethical questions surrounding "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) orders in the school environment. It begins by reviewing federal and state case law that addresses the appropriateness of medical services and the responsibility of schools in terms of provision of medical services. The review finds that when…

Noting the health risks posed by lead exposure, especially for children under age 6, this guide provides U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommendations on how individuals can reduce the risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning. These recommendations range from simple steps that can be done immediately to more rigorous…

Asserting that school buildings under renovation and even newly built schools may have polluted indoor environments that cause health problems and hinder learning, this guide introduces special education and anti-discrimination laws designed to remove barriers to education for children with disabilities such as chronic health impairments. The…

The anti-poverty workers have come and gone; for the poor of Appalachia there is little left except espionage. (DM)

This special issue of the journal deals extensively with the health needs of the poor, resources available, and the perceptions of patients, physicians, and welfare workers about the problem. (DM)

Classroom teachers of terminally ill children face potentially difficult, challenging, rewarding and professionally expanding experiences which require an understanding of the basic needs of the dying. Strategies for teaching such children include literature, writing, role playing, magic circle discussions, play therapy, art therapy, counseling,…

The mental and psychomotor development of 35 severely malnourished infants in Chile were examined during nutritional and psychological treatment. There was a significant difference between younger and older infants in their response to the treatment. (Author/DLS)

A computerized program for identifying existing medical disabilities among college intramural participants is described. (JMF)