Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
Triannual
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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Students with Multiple Sclerosis Participating in Recess

  • Matthew D. Lucas, Ed.D. C.A.P.E. (Author) Department of Health, Athletic Training, Recreation, and Kinesiology Longwood University image/svg+xml
  • Jamie Brentlinger Major, Exercise Science (Author) Department of Health, Athletic Training, Recreation, and Kinesiology Longwood University
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.178
Abstract
The participation of a student with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in recess can often be both challenging and rewarding for the student and teacher. This paper will address common characteristics of students with MS and present basic solutions to improve the experience of these students in the recess setting. Initially, the definition and prevalence of MS will be presented. This will be followed by a brief discussion of MS in regards to special education law. Next, the benefits of the recess setting for all students will be addressed. The paper will then address the modifications for specific MS symptoms in the recess setting. Lastly, specific methods of proactively including a student with MS in three recess activities will be discussed.
Keywords
Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Special Education, Student Participation, Comorbidity
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How to Cite
Lucas, M. D., & Brentlinger, J. (2012). Students with Multiple Sclerosis Participating in Recess. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 7(2), 87-92. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.178

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  • Article Type Articles
  • Submitted April 24, 2012
  • Published June 15, 2012
  • Issue Spring/Summer 2012
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