Other Learning

Disabilities to be
Aware of
Auditory Processing
Disorder

References
Mgscmwa, C. 2. (n.d.). Students With
Schizophrenia - Teaching and
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By comparison, the risk of

schizophrenia in the general population
is about 1 percent. (n.d.). NASET.org
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0.html

Dyslexia

ADHD

Asperger's syndrome
Tunnel Vision

Tearra Camacho

Bipolar

Schizophrenia
SCZ, SCHIZOP,SZ

Bizarre delusions and

dissociation with reality

Medical Process
In education it is the systems job to
serve all the students no matter what.

Teaching Strategies
Accommodations & Adaptations
It is highly recommended for teachers to make
the classroom stress free as much as possible.
To do the educators can make their class
secluded and quiet

The Characteristics
The following is a list of the
most common symptoms of
schizophrenia children.
The earliest symptoms:

Language delays
Late or unusual crawling
Late walking
Other abnormal motor behaviors
for example, rocking or arm flapping

Symptoms in Teenagers

Withdrawal from friends and family

A drop in performance at school
Trouble sleeping
Irritability or depressed mood
Lack of motivation
Strange behavior

Other symptoms

Hallucinations
Delusions
Disorganized thinking
Negative symptoms

The diagnostic exam takes places usually by

tests and screening. The doctor will be asked
to get blood work done, MRI, CT and EEG.
Then the student will have a psychological
test, observations of the childs thought and
beliefs will take in place. The way they walk,
move and handle situations.
Schizophrenia patients go to normal
everyday schools, but they a recommended
to be in a small class with easy lesson plans.
It is also best for the teacher to be well
educated of the illness.

Parent and Teacher

Consultation
The educator should have meetings
regularly with the students and
parents. Also to encourage the
students to be involved and
participate in the classroom.

It is important to make sure that the teacher

holds their ground to discipline them and to
teach them to take them to the right path. If a
student with schizo starts to act the teacher
should talk to them ask them questions to truly
fully understand the brain process of the
student.

Resources
https://www.naset.org/schizophrenia2.0.ht
ml
http://www.articlesforeducators.com/article.asp?
aid=93#.V9GrjvmDGko

http://www.schizophrenia.ca/reaching_pro
gram.php
Surviving Mental Illness: Stress, Coping and
Adaptation by Agnes B. Hatfield