PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
"The term physical disabilities encompasses a wide variety of conditions that may affect a student's mobility, stamina, and/or functioning."
VisualDisabilities
Auditory Disabilities
Orthopedic Disabilities
Difficulties faced by students with physical disabilities
Low expectations Limited accessibility in classrooms Reduced exposure to manipulative experiences Science programs that are not modified to meet needs Teachers who are fearful, overly cautious and with negative attitudes
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How can parents help children with physical disabilities
A healthy diet before and during pregnancy can help to prevent some physical disabilities. In particular, extra folic acid before and around the time of becoming pregnant helps to prevent spina bifida. Immunisation against serious childhood illness will help to prevent some physical disabilities. Prevent serious injury to the child's brain or spine through, for example, car and home safety.
How can parents help children with physical disabilities
If your child has a physical disability: Where possible, enroll at child care, preschool or school well before your child is due to attend so that necessary changes to stairs, toilets or classrooms can be completed. Help teachers by giving them up-to-date information about your child's medical and physical needs. This will assist teachers in choosing the best teaching methods for your child.
Teaching Strategies for the Visually Impaired
Teaching Strategies for the visually impaired
Classroom Strategies
Use Auditory and Tactile Cues
Speak to the class upon entering and leaving the room Call the student with low vision by name if you want his/her attention Describe, in detail, important visual occurrences of the learning activities
Print Material
Consider using large print, audiotape, CD or Braille formats Set up reading buddies
Hands On Activities
Teaching Strategies for children with auditory disabilities Most of us rely heavily on auditory means of learning about the world and
about each other.
Teach Visually / Use Visual Cues
Write all homework assignments, class instructions, and procedural changes on the chalkboard. Use captioned films, videos, and laser disks.
Enhance Your Communication
Provide a clear and direct view of your mouth and face / Use gestures and facial expression Speak from a well-lighted area of the room. Reduce background noise Speak clearly and naturally and at your normal pace, unless you are asked to slow down Engage the attention of the student with a hearing loss before communicating with the class. Dont ask Did you hear me? Ask Please tell me what I just said?
Favorable Seating
Teaching Strategies for children with orthopedic disabilities
