Symptoms of Sick School Syndrome

A child's health is an ecological mirror or a barometer of the environment in which s/he functions. Any of these symptoms (subtle to severe) could indicate a hypersensitivity reaction to a contaminated classroom:

• Hyperactivity
• An inability to concentrate
• Short attention span
• Short-term memory loss
• Impaired reasoning ability
• Lowered intelligence
• Frequent mood swings
• Chronic headaches, flu-like symptoms
• Recurrent respiratory problems, asthma
• Unexplained changes in handwriting or drawing
• Inconsistent classroom performance
• Restlessness or fatigue
• Aggressive or violent behavior
• Poor coordination and balance
• Dark circles under the eyes
• Reddened outer ears
• Chronic skin rashes