ALLERGIC REACTIONS - Problem Solving LEVEL 1

by Transition Abilities

Price: 250 points or $2.5 USD

Subjects: healthPhysEd,specialed,specialAdults,Special Autism,lifeSkills

Grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Description: Teach students about allergic reactions, including vocabulary, how to identify severity of allergies (mild intolerances, mild allergic responses, severe allergy, anaphylaxis, etc.) and ways to feel better using real pictures with this BOOM activity! Students are prompted with a scenario about what to do if they feel a certain way, and what tool or medicine they can use to feel better. Allergic Reactions are a very common ailment among neurodivergent / special education students, and it's important for teens to know how to communicate how they are feeling and to problem solve with appropriate first aid! This activity pairs well with IEP goals for special education students learning first aid, personal safety and self-care, and was made for special education students with disabilities (autism, intellectual disabilities, down syndrome, etc.). ✧ Topics Covered: -Methods used to feel better that don’t involve medication -Common allergy medications (antihistamines like Benadryl, epinephrine/Epi-Pen) -When, why, and how to take medication -When to go to the doctor or seek emergency treatment -Types of allergies (food, insects, latex, environmental, exercise induced, cold induced, etc.) -Difference between mild & severe responses Level 1: 32 questions -Field of 2 - Errorless Learning