Generalised Symptoms cardiac irregularities with associated chest pain urinary frequency and burning shortness of breath and breathing difficulties chemical sensitivities prone to classroom infections eg. Because children differ so much in the severity and range of their symptoms, it is important to discuss individual cases with parents. By doing so, schools will be able to utilise a student's strengths and be aware of his or her particular situation. Others may look quite well which can lead to misinterpretation and further misunderstanding of the student's true disability. As the student's condition can vary from day to day or even hour to hour, close discussions with both parents and student are essential for successful management.
Many students experience social isolation and exclusion from peer contact because of their illness.
However, the student does not want to be ill and is equally frustrated and often bewildered. Counselling may be of benefit. It is important to project a supportive, non-judgemental attitude. Students can experience abrupt fluctuations in their condition. Exceeding the student's limits of physical and mental exertion may result in relapse.