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Tourette syndrome: a psychoeducational presentation
Axone (Dartmouth, N.S.)
|June 1, 1993
Summary
Educating teachers about Tourette Syndrome (TS) improves school functioning for students with TS. Disseminating information on TS is crucial for supporting affected children and adolescents in educational settings.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Health
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder impacting children and adolescents.
- Difficulties associated with TS create barriers to school functioning and classroom management.
- Teacher knowledge about TS significantly influences student outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of educational awareness for school personnel regarding Tourette Syndrome.
- To describe the role of nursing in health teaching for TS.
- To introduce an educational audiovisual presentation on TS developed by a multidisciplinary clinic.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary team approach was utilized.
- Educational awareness audiovisual presentations were developed.
- Presentations target schools and the general community.
Main Results:
- Knowledgeable teachers improve school functioning for students with TS.
- Educational interventions can ameliorate stressors and academic problems for children with TS.
- Comprehensive presentations cover historical, psychosocial, educational, symptomatological, and treatment aspects of TS.
Conclusions:
- Dissemination of TS information to school personnel is crucial.
- Health teaching is a vital nursing role in managing TS.
- Multidisciplinary efforts can effectively support students with TS in educational environments.