EDCI 2700 Chapter : Ch 11 12 Physical Low Incidence
Document Summary
Physical disabilities, health impairments, & adhd, chapter 11. Components of idea definitions: severe orthopedic impairment (oi) Congenital abnormality: club foot, absence of limb. Impairments caused by disease: poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis (bacterial infection causing pain) Impairments from other causes: cerebral palsy, fractures, burns. Adversely affecting educational performance: other health impairment (ohi) Limited strength, vitality, or alertness due to chronic or acute health problems. Asthma, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, diabetes, epilepsy, a heart condition, hemophilia, leukemia, sickle cell anemia. Adversely affecting educational performance: many children with oi and ohi receive services under other categories, some do not require specialized educational services. 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 malformations of brain, spinal cord, or vertebra. Can result in paralysis below affected vertebra. Hydrocephalic condition common; treated with a shunt: muscular dystrophy. Progressive weakening and degeneration of the muscles (can"t reverse)
