ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT Alex Westbrooks IDEA DEFINITION A severe

ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT Alex Westbrooks

IDEA DEFINITION “A severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. The term includes impairments caused by congenial anomaly, impairments caused by disease (e. g poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis), impairments from other causes (e. g cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns that cause contractures)”

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS Neuromotor impairments Cerebral palsy Spina bfidia Degenerative diseases Musculoskeletal disorder

TEACHING STRATEGIES Accommodations vary depending on the student Most students with orthopedic impairments have no cognitive, learning, perceptual, language, or sensory issues Things include: Special seating Focused instruction Communication or assistive devices Awareness

LEARNING STRATEGIES Specialists may be involved: Physical therapists Occupational therapists Speech- language pathologists Adapted physical education teachers Otherapists (massage, music, etc. )

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Access information: Speech recognition Devices for Positioning and Mobility Screen reading Canes Communication board Walkers Crutches Specialists chairs, desks, and tables

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES projectidealonline. org Informing and designing education www. ucp. org Helps ensure inclusion in all aspects www. easter-seals. org Offers resources, services and support for children and adults with disabilities www. sbaa. org Offers education about spina bfidia