Spina Bifida
What is Spina Bifida?
Condition in which bones and the spine failed to grow together which exposes the nerves.
What is Arthritis?
Condition that is chronic inflammation that causes painful swelling of joints and tissue.
What is Behavioral Disorder?
A condition that affects individual social, emotional, and cognitive functions.
How often is a child with Spina Bifida born?
1 in every 2,875 babies or approx.1,278 babies each year.
What are characteristics of Arthritis?
Fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, aching joints, stiff joints, tender joints, swollen joints, flare ups, limping.
What is ADD?
Attention Deficit Disorder
What are the three types of Spina Bifida?
What are challenges of Arthritis?
Chronic pain, difficulty staying in one spot for long, clumsier after sleeping, and difficulty in fine motor.
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Is Spina Bifida severe?
Yes, it is severe.
What are support strategies teachers can provide?
Provide more space and time to move freely and adapted toys, utensils, and clothing.
Providing choice making opportunities as well as a classroom positive behavior chart.
What does nerve exposure in Spina Bifida cause?
Paralysis
When is Rheumatoid Arthritis most active?
In the morning.
What are characteristics of Behavioral Disorders?
Trouble focusing, staying on task, overactivity, being inattentive, impulsivity, and being restless.