Some educational implications for students with profound disabilities at risk for inadequate nutrition and the nontherapeutic effects of medication.

ABSTRACT

The educational relevance for students with profound disabilities of being at risk for poor nutrition and the potential problems caused by the nontherapeutic effects of some medications were examined, examples of their significance presented, some reasons for their occurrence discussed, and some suggestions for instructional personnel offered. Two classroom-based cases were included that described the resolution of a nutritional and a medication problem, including the role of the teacher and health-related personnel.