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We have a number of students prone to seizures, of one in particular, who has severe and violent seizures. Instruction comes to a halt for all other students while we tend to this student and time the length of seizure activity.

When is it necessary to call for a nurse? A staff member got called out for contacting the nurse to come to the classroom onsite. Multiple mini-seizures under 3 minutes throughout the day seem to be asking for trouble. When it is necessary for the student to stay home/seen or released by doctor as safety precaution for self and other students?
Beth Special Needs Your student should have a written medical plan which outlines the protocol for handling his/her seizures. Typically, children only need to be seen by a doctor for a first seizure or if they are injured during the seizure. Some kids need to be sent home to sleep after a seizure. Some kids need to change to clothes if they lose bladder control durin...See More
Sep 14, 2014
Wondering too Thank you Beth.

On 9/14/14, Beth Special Needs wrote: > > Your student should have a written medical plan which outlines > the protocol for handling his/her seizures. > Typically, children only need to be seen by a doctor for a first > seizure or if they are injured during the seizure. Some kids > need to be sent home to...See More
Sep 17, 2014


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