Challenges Surrounding the Education of Children with Chronic Diseases

A unique book created in collaboration with an international multidisciplinary team of over 30 resesearchers (Education, Health Sciences, and Computer Sciences) and parents united in the belief that the topic of sick children and their challenges at school is an important issue that needs to be addressed globally.

This insightful book explores the needs that children with chronic conditions—such as diabetes, cancer, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease—might experience in the classroom. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics relating to pre-service teacher training, school administrators’ policies, and the experiences of children with chronic health conditions. This book is an essential reference source for teachers, educators, school administrators, policymakers, and anyone else concerned with inclusive educational rights for all students.