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Fatigue in Children

Fatigue in Children. Mallory Jones EEC 4731. Overview of Fatigue. The majority of children exhibit liveliness, passion, and a lot of stamina when it comes to intense playing. But sometimes they may experience periods of fatigue as well (Marotz, 2009).

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Fatigue in Children

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  1. Fatigue in Children Mallory Jones EEC 4731

  2. Overview of Fatigue The majority of children exhibit liveliness, passion, and a lot of stamina when it comes to intense playing. But sometimes they may experience periods of fatigue as well (Marotz, 2009). Both the causes and symptoms could be due to [things like] the birth of a new sibling, growth spurts, late bedtimes, recovery of a recent cold, or moving to a new home (Marotz, 2009).

  3. Signs and Symptoms of Fatigue According to Lynn Marotz (2009): According to Ivory Adams (2010): • Poor nutrition • Chronic infection (Otitis media) • Anemia • Allergies • Lead poisoning • Hepatitis • Endocrine disorders (diabetes or thyroidism) • Heart disorders • Lack of nutrition • Anemia • Lack of exercise • Stress • Lack of sleep

  4. Management of Fatigue Appropriate amounts of vitamins, minerals, iron, exercise, and peaceful sleep (without television or loud music) are crucial (Adams, 2010). Evaluation of the child’s habits and lifestyle may reveal a reason for chronic fatigue (Marotz, 2009).

  5. Modifications to be made by Teachers Allow the student to arrive at school late. Shorten the student’s school day. Schedule less demanding academic subjects for the first and second periods of the day. Provide testing accommodations that extend time and that allow the student to take the test at a time of day where they are better able to function. Provide the student with hard copies of notes they may have missed due to lateness or absence. Reduce homework and extend deadlines on homework. Many students with depression go home from school and fall soundly asleep. The amount of time that they’re awake and alert enough to try to attempt homework is significantly reduced. Explore having the student stand up and move around or walk during class or during the school day to see if that helps him or her overcome the sleepiness. Keep the student in a brightly lit area and use lots of natural light, if possible – particularly morning sun. Turning the lights off in the classroom to view a screen makes it too easy to fall back asleep. Provide resource room assistance as the last period of the day to enable to the student to record and catch up on anything they missed during the first periods of the day. (Packer, 2002)

  6. How I as a Teacher Would Address this in the Classroom Try to use one modification at a time, if it helps, keep using it, if not, move on to a new one. Keep in mind that these students are probably close to exhausted and may just need to take a nap at the same time every day in order to surpass the sleepy feeling.

  7. References Adams, I. (2010). Signs and Symptoms of Fatigue in Children. Retrieved January 26, 2011, from http:// www.ehow.com/list_6368176_signs-symptoms fatigue-children.html Marotz, L. R. (2009). Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child. New York: Thomson Delmar Learning Packer, L. E. (2002). Accommodating Students with Mood Liability: Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Retrieved January 26, 2011, from http://www. schoolbehavior.com/Files/tips_mood.pdf Summer, C. (1999). Disabled Students Program: Teaching Students with Disabilities. Retrieved January 26, 2011, from http://dsp.berkeley.edu/ teachstudentswithdisab.html

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