Children, adolescents, and young adults with sickle cell disease often benefit from additional supports within the school setting.

Sickle cell disease is mentioned in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) as an example of a qualifying disability for special education and related services. Additionally, children and adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease may also qualify for educational accommodations and civil rights protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. We have curated the following resources with the hope that they will help educators and schools to provide high-quality support for students with sickle cell disease.  If there are additional resources and/or topics that you would like for us to cover, please reach out to our education specialist, Dr. Lisa Carey (Carey@KennedyKrieger.org).

Supporting Executive Function in the Learning Environment

Students with Sickle Cell Disease often benefit from additional executive function supports.  Check out the resources below for more information about executive functions and how to support these critical cognitive skills within the learning environment (both in-person and virtual).

Supporting Student Mental Health in the Learning Environment

Students with chronic and complex health condition often struggle with mental health concerns that can present a barrier to learning.  The following information provides some background about student mental health and potential school-based supports.