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Resources for Parents of Young Children “A is for Asthma"
“The
ABC’s of Secondhand Smoke” The information packet includes a
section for Child Care providers, am model daycare
policy, resource list, self test, evaluation reporting
form, a section for the parents, childhood asthma,
storybooks and activity sheets. This is a fact sheet/ activity book
used to educate children about asthma. It gives tips on
how to decrease asthma triggers within your house. It
is written as though Arthur is telling children about
his asthma. There is another section for adults that
includes background information on asthma and a listing
of activities for the children to complete. It has both
English and Spanish versions of some of the material. Includes steps for parents, steps
for instructors for making the classroom less of a
trigger, story books and a coloring book. The story and
coloring books describe allergies, asthma, and introduce
children to the triggers of asthma and the medications. “Asthma & Allergy Essentials for
Child Care Providers” The purpose of the “Asthma &
Allergy Essentials for Child Care Providers” course is
to give child care providers the tools and knowledge
they need to care for children with asthma and
allergies. During this interactive, 3-hour program, a
trained health professional teaches providers how to
recognize the signs and symptoms of an asthma or allergy
episode, how to institute environmental control measures
to prevent these episodes and how to properly use
medications and the tools for asthma management such as
inhalers and peak flow meters to keep these diseases
under control, and much more.
“Asthma and the Under 5’s – Guidelines for Childcare
Services, Kindergartens and Preschools” Guidelines were created as a
resource to assist in managing asthma in children under
the age of 5. There are three sections: Part,
Management (implementation of guidelines), Part B,
Staff/Caregivers (education about asthma and appropriate
actions), and Part C, Parents (obtaining information and
support form the parents). “Asthma Management
and Education – Training for Health Professionals who Educate
and Care for Patients with Asthma” This program recognizes the
critical role allied health professionals play in
educating and caring for patients with asthma and
allergies. Attendees will learn the latest techniques
in asthma care and receive current and reliable patient
education information and materials. Program
participants will also receive hands-on peak flow meter
training and learn proper techniques for using various
medication devices. All program materials comply with
the standards set by the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s 1997
Expert Panel Report 2: Guidelines for the Diagnosis
and Management of Asthma.
“Caring for Children with Chronic Conditions"
This is a set of modules used as an educational tool for adults working with asthmatic students. There are three modules. Module 1: Understanding Chronic Conditions, Module 2: Is This Family Centered?, and Module 3: Putting It All Together: Caring For Children With Asthma. This technical training guide is intended to build staff capacity to make Head Start a safe and welcoming place to learn and play for children with chronic conditions. Best practices for including children with special health needs and specific Head Start implications are outlined with a particular focus on allergies and asthma. “School Asthma Education Slide Set” National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute There are two different slide sets that educates about asthma and asthma triggers and what can be done to cut down on asthma triggers. These are not for the education of children, could be used for parents, school administrators, and child care providers. Part one of the slide set presents background information about the growing problem of asthma in the U.S., what asthma is, what school staff should know about helping students to manage their asthma, including triggers and warning signs of asthma episodes (attacks). Part two outlines five goals important for good asthma management in school settings. Each goal is followed by action steps that schools can take to move them closer toward the goal. These slides provide the guidance needed by an audience that is ready to make changes for a more asthma-friendly school environment. |
