A school nurse is working with the parents of an 8-year-old who has Tourette syndrome on how best to accommodate the child. Which of the following would be most helpful? Select all answers that apply
A) Allowing for breaks when tics occur
B) Providing for "time-outs" during the day
C) Using a tape recorder to take notes
D) Ensuring a specified amount of time for test taking
E) Implementing a reward system for behavior
A, C
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Together the school nurse and parents should arrange for classroom accommodations such as allowing for "tic breaks," taking untimed tests or tests in another room, or using note takers or tape recorders. Time-outs and reward systems are more appropriate for the child with ADHD.
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