Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. The characteristics of this disorder are, weight loss, and a distorted body image. People with this disorder have difficulties maintaining an appropriate weight for their height, age and stature. People can look underweight but being underweight is not a criterion for having anorexia. People with this disorder have psychological issues that make the sufferer afraid of weight gain which results in the person trying to prevent any weight gain. The person affected may have a distorted view of their own body. This disorder can result in death if left untreated.

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• Let students choose preferred partners in class for student security.
 • Give students a notice in advance for changes in routines within the classroom. 
 • Provide students with a 1:1 check in to ensure understanding of the materials.
 • Provide prompts for students to stay on task.
 • Provide positive feedback for students to encourage self esteem and good work ethic.

Environmental Strategies

• Have a safe location in the school for the student if they do not feel comfortable enough to eat with their peers.

• Offer students preferred seating near supportive peers so students can learn in a safe and positive environment.

• Allow students to eat during class times (good for recovery).

• Support healthy eating habits within the classroom .

• Monitor peer interactions to ensure positive comments on body image, and take time to instruct the class on expectations regarding a positive classroom environment. Also provide lessons that support body positivity.

 

 Assessment Strategies

• Create reasonable expectations through consultation with parents.

• Give students time in advance to prepare for tests and assignments.

• Give students prompts to return their attention to tasks after disruptions and distractions.

• Allow students breaks during assessment, such as time for eating.

• Extend time on tests, especially if students lose focus on the task.

• Have presentations be done privately or in small groups.

•  Asses students in ways that cause minimal stress such as oral assessments or projects. 

 
Information retrieved from: https://www.teachspeced.ca/eating-disorder-strategies

 

-       This website contains resources and teacher’s guides

https://www.teachspeced.ca/eating-disorder-strategies

-       This has a list of strategies for teachers

 

-      This is a toolkit on what eating disorders are and strategies for educators.

 
http://thestudentbody.aboutkidshealth.ca/

-      This is an interactive module for parents and educators so they are aware of what can trigger eating disorders.

 

-       Has Interactive activities for teachers to use in the classroom to support healthy living.

-     This website has a description on causes, symptoms and medical signs and complications

 

 

-      This website has a description on eating disorders, symptoms, statistics, and how to help people with the disorder.