Physical Disabilities
Sign of physical disability
One of the following: Numbness or tingling in parts of the body, Muscle stiffness, Spasms, Problems with balance and coordination, Inactive limbs, Stumbles and trips frequently, Resists sitting up or bending knees
What are the types of MD?
Duchenne and Becker
How old is he and what grade is he in?
He is 8 and in 2nd grade
Cause of physical disability
It can be hereditary where they have it since birth
or
It can be acquired through an injury in life
What gender is it more prevalent in?
Males
What are his physical weaknesses?
What are the types?
Neuromotor impairments and Muscular/Skeletal conditions
What is it mainly caused by?
Genetics.
What does he struggle with in school?
One of the following: Writing assignments, physical activities, going from one class to another
What is an example?
One of the following: muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, polio
What is a sign of MD?
One of the following:heart problems, leg pain, walking on toes, frequent falls, swallowing problems, trouble walking, large calf muscles, delayed growth
What does he like?
One of the following: Math, science experiments and singing/chorus
Are they highly individualized?
Yes.
What is the impact of MD?
one of the following: learning problems, emotional difficulty, behavioral difficulty, walking, organs affected, shorter life span, health risks
What does he dislike?
One of the following: writing, sports, social studies, hands on activities, getting on chorus stage