Orthopedic impairment is defined as a bone-, joint-, or muscle-related disability that is so severe that it negatively affects a child’s educational performance, according to the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Some children may be born with an orthopedic impairment while others may acquire it later in life.
Potential causes of orthopedic impairment are:
- Amputation
- Birth trauma
- Burns
- Cerebral palsy
- Disease (poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis)
- Fractures
- Genetic abnormality (e.g., the absence of a member, clubfoot)
- Injury
Impact on Special Needs Students
The severity to which a child’s education is affected by orthopedic varies between cases. Several factors, such as type and extent of impairment play a role in its diagnosis.
While many students with orthopedic impairments don’t have co-existing cognitive or learning problems, a few students may experience related neurological or motor issues that can affect perception, sensory processing, and learning.
Special Needs Care might be needed to improve a student’s situation and quality of life.
The Care and Assistance You Need
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