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Learning, school performance, and children with asthma: how much at risk?
1Department of Psychiatry, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
Journal of Learning Disabilities
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Children with asthma generally do not have poorer school performance. However, factors like medication side effects and poor disease management can impact their school functioning.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Respiratory Medicine
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Asthma in children can lead to decreased school functioning via exacerbations, absenteeism, medication side effects, and chronic illness stress.
- Understanding the impact of asthma on a child's educational experience is crucial for effective management and support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review existing research on school functioning in children with asthma.
- To examine school attendance, academic performance, medication effects, and psychological factors influencing functional impairments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of extant research.
- Analysis of studies on school attendance, academic performance, medication effects, and psychological variables.
Main Results:
- Insufficient evidence suggests children with asthma have significantly higher risks for poor school performance compared to peers.
- Factors like oral steroid side effects, suboptimal asthma management, and psychological issues can negatively affect school performance.
Conclusions:
- Asthma itself does not appear to be a primary driver of significantly poorer school performance.
- Addressing medication side effects, improving medical management, and supporting psychological well-being are key to enhancing school functioning for asthmatic children.