Children with Developmental Challenges

Children With Developmental Challenges 3(2+1)

Lesson 31 : Children With Chronic Health Impairments and Psychological Disorders

HIV / AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

• It is one of the newest chronic illness of childhood. It destroys immune system and may suffer with Pneumonia
• Children with HIV have developmental delays, motor problems, nervous system damage and additional infections.

Treatment: Medications that may slow the diseases effect on immune system, because of fatigue and frequent absentism from school setting. Need some modifications like supportive attitude