PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

HEALTH SERVICES

STUDENT HEALTH HISTORY

Admission Health History

Student Name D.O.B.

Cause of Disabilities:

Health Problem List:

Allergies Please list allergies and reactions.

1.  Drugs:

2.  Food:

3.  Environmental:

4.  Has this student been prescribed an Epi-Pen? Yes/No If yes, for what allergy?

Birth History

Birth Weight Pregnancy term Type of delivery

Problems during or after birth?

Developmental Milestones Please specify at what age the following occurred or not at all:

Sitting alone Holding cup/toy/bottle independently

Walking alone Feeding self Toilet trained

First words Simple sentences or phrases

Past Health Problems

Hospitalizations

Surgeries

Chronic or recurrent problems

Vision

q Blind R L Both q Light Perception R L Both q Low Vision R L Both

Visual Acuity R: L:

Wears eyeglasses q yes q no Eye Prosthesis R L Both

Cause of Vision Loss:

Hearing

ÿ Within Normal Limits q Hearing Loss R L Both

Degree of Hearing Loss: q Mild q Moderate q Severe q Profound

Describe Hearing Aids or Devices:

Cause of Hearing Loss:

Implanted Devices (cochlear implant, shunt, spinal rod, g-tube, vagus nerve stimulator, other)

Type of Device Date implanted Most recent revision or replacement

Student Name Date of Review

Asthma or Reactive Airway Disease q yes q no

What are the asthma triggers?

What are the usual symptoms?

What is the usual treatment for wheezing episode for this student?

Does the student have an Asthma Care Plan? q yes q no **If yes, please attach.**

Seizure Disorder q yes q no

How often does this student have seizures?

When was the last seizure?

What do the seizures usually look like?

Is there any warning or behavioral change prior to seizure onset?

What is usual behavior after the seizure?

Are there safety concerns?

What is usual length of seizure?

How are the seizures managed:

Does student have Diastat or other recovery medication order? q yes q no if yes what med:

Diabetes q yes q no q Type 1 q Type 2 q Pre-Diabetes

Describe management:

Nutritional, Eating or Swallowing Disorder q yes q no, if yes please describe:

Requires special diet, food textures or fluid consistencies:

G-tube q yes q no, If yes, describe use of g-tube

Physical, Motor and Mobility Disorder q yes q no, if yes please describe:

Does the student require use of a wheelchair, stroller, walker or other mobility device?

Does the student wear braces or splits?

Does the student require assistance with transfers?

Other problems:

Mental Health Disorder q yes q no, if yes please describe

Diagnosis:

Hospitalizations:

Psychiatric Management:


Student Name Date of Review

Primary Care Physician (pediatrician)

Name

Address

Telephone# Fax #

Other Medical History and Conditions

Check off below all that apply and provide details

Yes / Condition / Details / Medical Specialist
Contact Information
Genetic Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Orthopedic Disorder
Neurological Disorder
Developmental Disorder
Behavioral Disorder
Sleep Disorder
Cardiac Disorder
Respiratory/Pulmonary Disorder
Endocrine Disorder
Gastrointestinal Disorder
Metabolic Disorder
Ear/Nose/Throat Impairment or Chronic Infection
Other Chronic Medical Conditions:
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Student Name Date of Review

Are there other health issues that impact education and/or residential care, please describe

Significant Family History Please circle response. If yes, please indicate relation to student.

Does anyone in your family have:

1.  Epilepsy or seizures Yes No Relation:

2.  Hypertension or stroke Yes No Relation:

3.  Cardiac disease or death before age 50 Yes No Relation:

4.  Autoimmune disorders Yes No Relation:

5.  Allergies or Asthma Yes No Relation:

6.  Diabetes Yes No Relation:

7.  Genetic disorders Yes No Relation:

8.  Learning disorders Yes No Relation:

9.  Psychiatric illness Yes No Relation:

10.  Reaction to anesthesia Yes No Relation:

11.  High cholesterol Yes No Relation:

12.  Cancer Yes No Relation:

Household members

Please list name and age of all persons student lives with in home.

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Are there any pets at home? q Yes q No If yes, what?

Does anyone smoke in the home? q Yes q No

Current Medications

Medication Name / Condition Prescribed For

Other Comments

Parent Signature Date

Reviewed by Primary Care Physician: Signature Date

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