ERIC Number: EJ1317733
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Dec
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Noonan Syndrome: What School Psychologists Should Know
Vidovic, Katarina; Maricle, Denise E.
Communique, v50 n4 p8, 10-11 Dec 2021
Noonan syndrome (NS) is a common genetic disorder that can cause a vast array of health conditions. Characteristics of NS include specific facial features as well as a higher chance of developing congenital heart disease, failure to thrive, and vision abnormalities. These deficits may manifest as behavioral and emotional difficulties, leaving these children feeling different. Through early identification and treatment, students who are experiencing NS symptoms can live happy and healthy lives. Many school psychologists may not be familiar with this disorder or how it should be treated, especially in the academic setting. Indeed, if not for the many physical features or characteristics of the disorder, those working with NS might not even know that the student carries the diagnosis. Parents or guardians may not initially disclose this disorder because it has become part of their everyday lives or they do not consider their child to be affected by or defined by the disorder. Some parents may not want to share this information due to the negative stigma associated with genetic disorders and the distress it might cause others or the family itself. Some of the symptoms (e.g., congenital heart disease) may simply go unnoticed and left untreated until something observable occurs. This article discusses major symptoms, prevalence, etiology, diagnostic criteria, assessment tools, and treatments/interventions for NS.
Descriptors: Genetic Disorders, School Psychologists, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Role, Incidence, Etiology, Clinical Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods, Intervention, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Physical Disabilities, Emotional Problems, Behavior Problems, Speech Impairments, Language Impairments, Hearing Impairments
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