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Components of IDEA Definitions
• Orthopedic Impairment (OI)– Dysfunction of bones, joints, limbs, and associated muscles– Dysfunction of central nervous system affecting movement– Adversely affecting educational performance
• Other Health Impairment (OHI)– Limited strength, vitality, or alertness due to chronic or
acute health problems– Adversely affecting educational performance
• Many children with OI and OHI receive services under other categories
• Some do not require specialized educational servicesCopyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 12-1
Orthopedic Impairments
• Cerebral Palsy– Permanent disorder of voluntary movement and posture– Little relation between impairment and intellectual
development– Classified according to muscle tone and motor movement
• Spina Bifida– Congenital defect in the vertebra that enclose the spinal cord– Can result in paralysis below affected vertebra– Hydrocephalic condition common; treated with a shunt
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Orthopedic Impairments
• Muscular Dystrophy– Progressive weakening and degeneration of the muscles– Little relation between impairment and intellectual
development
• Spinal Cord Injuries– Caused by fracture, stretching, or compression of spinal cord– Car accidents, sports injuries, and violence most common
causes– Result in paralysis below affected vertebra
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Other Health Impairments
• Seizure disorder (epilepsy)– Caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain– Three different categories based on severity– Seizures can be controlled with medicine
• Diabetes– Chronic disorder of metabolism– Body unable to breakdown sugar– Treated with insulin, diet, and exercise
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Other Health Impairments
• Asthma– Chronic lung disease resulting in a narrowing of airways– Leading cause of absenteeism in school
• Cystic Fibrosis– Genetic disorder affecting pulmonary and digestive systems
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)– Children afforded legal protection under Section 504
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Characteristics
• Children are more different than alike
– Classification based on symptoms of little use in educational planning
– For no other group of exceptional learner is the continuum of educational services more relevant
• Three important factors that affect educational needs
– Age of onset - children with congenital or acquired impairments have different needs
– Visibility - the visibility of impairment may cause some to underestimate the child’s abilities and limit opportunities
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Definition• an acquired injury to the brain
– Resulting in total or partial functional disability – Adversely affects a child’s educational performance
• TBI is the most common acquired disability in childhood
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Educational Approaches for Children with OI, OHI, and TBI
• Often involve the collaboration of an interdisciplinary team– Teachers– Physical, occupational, and speech therapists,– Other health care specialists (e.g., heath care aids)
• Children with physical disabilities may also need environmental modifications– Examples include, wheelchair accessible classrooms, or
other assistive technology
• Inclusive attitude on the part of teaches and non-disabled peers– Students should be encouraged to develop as much
independence as possible
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Current Issues and Future Trends
• Related services in the classroom– Teachers will need to make accommodations for related
services in the classroom• New and emerging technology
– Myoelectric (bionic) limbs– Robotics
• Animal assistance– Canine helpers in the classroom
• Employment, life skills, and self-advocacy– Vocational and professional opportunities must be
expanded
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