People with narcolepsy may require various accommodations or adjustments in a school or classroom setting to support their learning and well-being. Some reasonable accommodations for individuals with narcolepsy may include:
Working with Schools
Introduction Children with rare or undiagnosed conditions – such as narcolepsy – are members of neighborhood schools across the country. School can, and should, be a great place for everyone, including those with unique medical conditions, to access their education. Narcolepsy can affect children differently, and children who have it …
Students with Narcolepsy
A guide for educators and parents with Essential information for all: School Nurses, School Administrators, Special Education Teams, Parents, Teachers, Students Narcolepsy Symptoms Narcolepsy is caused by the loss of brain cells that produce hypocretin, the chemical that regulates sleeping and waking. Symptoms include: Excessive Day Time Sleepiness (EDS): “recurrent …
Stigma in School
Fighting Narcolepsy Stigma in School Coping with people at school who don’t understand narcolepsy is just one example of the stigma facing students living with the condition. Teachers who know how to respond to EDS and cataplexy can improve school morale and safety standards, and influence how fellow students and …
Doing well in college with narcolepsy
The following are suggestions. Make changes and medi cations to fit your situation and fi nd out what works for you. Time management (a) Don’t wait until the last minute and then cram all night. Instead, study every day (two to three hours a day is a suggestion). This way, no late nights …