Meeting the Educational Needs of Young, ME/CFS Patients: Role of the Treating Physician

Frontiers in Pediatrics

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Faith R. Newton¹ 

[1] Department of Education, Delaware State University, United States

关键词: myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS);    ME/CFS;    chronic fatigue syndrome;    educating students with ME/CFS;    schools and ME/CFS;    education and ME/CFS;    classroom accommodations and ME/CFS;    academic success and ME/CFS;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fped.2019.00104

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disabling, chronic disease characterized by the body’s inability to produce sufficient energy for normal everyday activities. Children with ME/CFS experience debilitating fatigue referred to as post-exertional malaise (PEM) after minimal mental or physical exertion which is not relieved by sleep. It can significantly reduce the ability of the child to take part in personal, educational, or social activities and can compromise executive function, and can result in a moderate to severe disability. As many as 1% of school-age children suffer from this disease in varying degrees of severity, and ME/CFS has been shown to negatively impact school attendance, participation, connectedness, and academic performance (1). Some studies suggest that ME/CFS may be the major cause of extended school absences.

【 授权许可】

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