Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Health-Related Disorders in Children and Adolescents addresses the growing complexity of medical conditions affecting school-aged children and the critical role school-based professionals play in supporting students’ health, learning, and development. As the number of children living with chronic and complex health conditions continues to rise, this second edition provides an updated, interdisciplinary framework to help educators, school psychologists, counselors, and related professionals function effectively within collaborative care teams. The text bridges medical knowledge and educational practice, enabling school professionals to better understand health-related disorders and translate that understanding into meaningful support within school settings.

Key Features

• Organized by major body systems for clear, systematic coverage of pediatric health conditions
• Integrates up-to-date genetic and medical research with school-based perspectives
• Chapters written by multidisciplinary experts in psychology and related fields
• Consistent chapter structure covering etiology, symptoms, developmental outcomes, and educational implications
• Evidence-based, practical interventions that school professionals can implement directly
• Strong emphasis on care coordination among families, medical providers, behavioral health professionals, and schools
• Focuses on supporting both learning and psychosocial development in children and adolescents
• Designed for use by school psychologists, educators, counselors, and other school-based professionals involved in collaborative care