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Understanding Physical Disabilities

The document discusses physical disabilities and strategies for teaching students with physical disabilities. It defines physical disabilities as conditions affecting mobility, stamina or functioning. It lists visual, auditory and orthopedic disabilities. It discusses difficulties students with physical disabilities face like low expectations and inaccessible classrooms. It provides strategies for teaching students with visual, auditory and orthopedic disabilities, focusing on using visual and tactile cues, printed materials, hands-on activities, favorable seating, clear communication and engagement.

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Understanding Physical Disabilities

The document discusses physical disabilities and strategies for teaching students with physical disabilities. It defines physical disabilities as conditions affecting mobility, stamina or functioning. It lists visual, auditory and orthopedic disabilities. It discusses difficulties students with physical disabilities face like low expectations and inaccessible classrooms. It provides strategies for teaching students with visual, auditory and orthopedic disabilities, focusing on using visual and tactile cues, printed materials, hands-on activities, favorable seating, clear communication and engagement.

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  • Physical Disabilities Overview
  • Types and Challenges of Disabilities
  • Teaching Strategies Overview
  • Parental Guidance on Disabilities
  • Teaching Strategies for the Visually Impaired
  • Teaching Strategies for Children with Auditory Disabilities
  • Teaching Strategies for Children with Orthopedic Disabilities

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."

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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

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