Honors Thesis Archive

Author	Haley Cochran
Title	Schooling with a Chronic Illness
Department	Education
Advisors	Brian Yontz, Amy McGuffey, and Cathy Pederson
Year	2018
Honors	University Honors
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Abstract	Approximately 10-15% of students in the United States are diagnosed with a chronic illness that can alter their education both socially and emotionally, in addition to implications the disorder itself brings upon them. The study performed gathered information on these implications from a parental perspective. Additionally, this study provided insight on the accommodations currently provided to chronically ill students and those that parents believe still need to be provided to their chronically ill child. Results from this study concluded the following: 1) students with a chronic illness have altered relationships with peers, friend, and adults, 2) approximately half of students view their chronic illness as a daily struggle, 3) roughly 50% of participants feel unsatisfied with the accommodations provided to their child.