Chapter 14: Physical Disabilities Flashcards
Congenital Anomalies
Conditions that are present at birth
Acute Illness
Severe illness, but not chronic (has a resolution)
Episodic Condition
Occurs repeatedly, consistently inconsistent
Orthopedic disabilities + prevalence
These disabilities are due to defects or diseases of the muscles or bones (no neurological impairment0
Muscular dystrophy, arthritis, scoliosis
Makes up about 1/4 of PDCIs
What does PDCI stand for?
General / other Physical Disabilities and Chronic Illness
Neuromotor Impairments (describe + list 3)
- Damage to central nervous system (brain or spinal chord)
1. Cerebral Palsey
2. Epilepsy
3. Spina Bifida
How are neuromotor impairments caused? (provide 3 specifics)
“Nontraumatic cause”
-Tumour, stroke, hypoxia
Spasticity
Stiffness or tenseness of muscles, inaccurate voluntary movement
-Associated iwth cerebral palsy
Cebral Palsy (4 specifications)
- Motor impairments
- Lack of coordination
- Physical weakness
- Spasticity (stiffness/tenseness of muscles)
What is cerebral palsy and what causes it?
CP is characterized by paralysis, weakness, lack of coordination, and other motor dysfunction
Is caused by anything that damages brain development
What is something you should NOT do when helping someone suffering from a seizure?
Put anything in/near their mouth
Spina Bifida (define + cause)
- Neural tube defect
- Due to incomplete closure of spinal column during fetal development
- Primarily caused by prenatal lack of folic acid
Muscular Dystrophy
-Hereditary, progressive weakness because of degeneration of muscle fibres
Infant/Child HIV
- Passed perinatally
- Can result in neurological damage or cognitive impairment
3 ways to prevent physical disabilities?
- “Unsafe and unhealthy practices” (accidents, substance abuse)
- Teen pregnancy (low birth weight, premature birth)
- Child abuse (physical + psychological injury, neglect)
Educational considerations for Physical Disabilities and Chronic Illness (4)
- Autonomy and self-advocacy
- Special self-care needs
- Special accommodations / career paths
- Coping with terminal diseases and mortality
Early Intervention for Physical Disabilities and Chronic Illness (3)
- Handling and positioning of infant (for parents)
- Teaching fine and gross motor skills
- Should be taught in context of daily living and social skills
What is the prevalence of people with physical disabilities?
1% - mostly orthopedic disabilites
What his choreathetoid?
Abrupt, involuntary movements and difficulty maintain balance
What are the 2 ways to classify movement motor disabilites?
- Extremities: quadreiplegia, paraplegia
2. Type of movement: spasticity, choreathetoid, atonic
Most children with epilepsy have normal IQ
True or False
True - over half of the children have normal or higher intelligence
what factors can put kids at risk for disabilties ?
Lack of safety Teen mons Child abuse Lack of vaccination Metabolic disorders `
What should be the educational goals for people with physical disabilties?
Focus on autonomy and self-advocacy
Ensuring they stay caught up from school absences
They often have normal IQ but are treated as tho they are helpless and unable to learn
Early intervention with newborns with physical disability can focus on teaching parents proper _____ and ________
handling; positioning
