Orthopaedic
impairment
Samuel Torres and Ajani Saldana
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talking points.
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Orthopaedic Impairment
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Cerebral Palsy Information
information
03
3 Educational Strategies
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A short video depicting
student’s with this
disability receiving
education
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What is an Orthopaedic Impairment
A child’s disability that affects a bone, joint, or muscle
severe enough to affect the child’s performance in
school
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Causes Of Orthopaedic Impairment
● Musculoskeletal Disorders
○ Disorders of the bones and muscles
● Neuromotor Impairments
○ Impairment involves the central nervous system
● Degenerative Diseases
○ Affect motor movement
○ Structure or function of a body tissue progressively worsening.
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● Orthopedic Impairments from Other Causes
○ Amputation, injury due to an accident, severe burns, etc.
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy, as defined by the CDC; is the product of
several disorders that adversely affects an individual’s
ability to move and maintain balance and posture.
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Cerebral Palsy:
Causation
According to the NICHD; Cerebral palsy is usually developed
before, during or shortly after birth. There are many cases in where
even much time after birth, the disability may develop.
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Educational Strategies
Ways to help children with Orthopaedic Impairments in
schools
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Three Educational Strategies
Strategy 1
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Some students have
organisational problems
which affect handwriting
and planning. Consider the
option of a computer if
appropriate.
Allow for extended travel
time from class-to-class.
Use eye contact or the
student’s name to ensure
focus during instruction.
Strategy 2
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Ensure that student
strengths are recognised
and highlighted in group
tasks.
Be aware of physical
considerations during
practical tasks and
provide subtle support.
Strategy 3
● Schedule bathroom
breaks or allow student to
leave class just prior to
other students to avoid
the rush.
● Specialised seating may
be required if student
uses a wheelchair.
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short video depicting student’s
with this disability receiving
education
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Going to school with
Cerebral Palsy
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Sources
https://www.drbillhefle
y.com/what-is-anorthopedicimpairment/
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https://www.nichd.nih.
gov/health/topics/cere
bralpalsy/conditioninfo/ca
uses
http://web1.modelfarm
sh.schools.nsw.edu.au/d
isabilities.php?page=c
erebral-palsy
https://www.cdc.gov/n
cbddd/cp/facts.html#:
~:text=Cerebral%20pal
sy%20(CP)%20is%20a,
problems%20with%20
using%20the%20musc
les.