A Guide for Helping Children With Asthma

Click on the links below to download materials from "A Guide for Helping Children With Asthma," which was based on the program researched, developed and implemented by the National Cooperative Inner-city Asthma Study and funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Cover and Table of Contents

Using the Program Guide

National Cooperative Inner-City Asthma Study Background

Program Goals

Program Description and Outline / Role of the Asthma Counselor

Getting Started in Asthma Education / Special Issues When Working with Children

Building a Successful Program

• Preparing for/Facilitating Group Sessions

Adult Group Session 1: Helping Children Become Symptom-Free

• Outline of Session Activities
• Preparation and Materials
• Myths
• Session Notes
• Optional Role Plays

Adult Group Session 2: Asthma Medicines

• Outline of Session Activities
• Preparation and Materials
• Session Notes

Childrens Group Session 1: Taking Charge of Asthma

Childrens Group Session 2: Preventing Asthma Attacks

Individual Family Session

• Session Notes

Individual Sessions

• Evaluating Care Plans
• Environmental Training

Appendix