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NEDA TOOLKIT for Educators Table of Contents I. The NEDA Educational Toolkits Story...................................................... 3 II. Eating Disorder Information...................................................................... 4 Frequently asked questions about eating disorders 5 Common myths about eating disorders 8 Eating disorder signs and symptoms specific to a school setting 12 Medical problems that can arise from specific eating disorders 14 Impact of eating disorders on cognitive ability and functioning in school 15 III. Strategies for Schools and Educators. ....................................................16 School strategies for assisting students with eating disorders Sample Student Assistance Program information form Guidance for schools on an education plan for a student in treatment Why parent-school communications may be difficult Tips for communicating with parents/guardians Tips for school psychologists Tips for school nurses Tips and information for coaches IV. 17 19 22 23 24 26 27 28 Resources...................................................................................................30 Glossary Curriculum on healthy body image and eating disorders Books Useful online resources for eating disorders Websites to Beware of References 31 40 40 41 42 43 Page  | 2