For Teachers
Appropriate Interventions
According to the U.S. Department of Education "School districts are required to provide a free appropriate education to students with disabilities based on their individualized educational needs. The services may include special education and related aids and services such as physical therapy, as well as modifications to the regular education program including adjustments in test taking procedures and adjustments to rules regarding absences when a student's absences are due to a disability." If a teacher notices that this is not the case for a specific student, then they should make an appropriate intervention by notifying their principal and school system so that appropriate resources can be provided for their student.
Taken directly from: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/qa-disability.html
Taken directly from: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/qa-disability.html
Accommodations typically associated
As with most students with disabilities, the classroom accommodations for students with orthopedic impairments will vary dependent on the individual needs of the student. Since many students with orthopedic impairments have no cognitive impairments, the general educator and special educator should collaborate to include the student in the general curriculum as much as possible.
In order for the student to access the general curriculum, the student may require these accommodations:
Where the majority of students with orthopedic impairments are concerned it is a matter of focusing on needed accommodations in the academic environment. As with many students with disabilities, classroom accommodations for students with orthopedic impairments vary depending on the individual and their particular needs. Because the majority of students with orthopedic impairments do not experience cognitive disabilities as well, an educator should collaborate with the student in relation to their curriculum as much as possible or needed.
Taken directly from: http://www.projectidealonline.org/orthopedicImpairments.php
In order for the student to access the general curriculum, the student may require these accommodations:
- Special seating arrangements to develop useful posture and movements
- Instruction focused on development of gross and fine motor skills
- Securing suitable augmentative communication and other assistive devices
- Awareness of medical condition and its affect on the student (such as getting tired quickly)
Where the majority of students with orthopedic impairments are concerned it is a matter of focusing on needed accommodations in the academic environment. As with many students with disabilities, classroom accommodations for students with orthopedic impairments vary depending on the individual and their particular needs. Because the majority of students with orthopedic impairments do not experience cognitive disabilities as well, an educator should collaborate with the student in relation to their curriculum as much as possible or needed.
Taken directly from: http://www.projectidealonline.org/orthopedicImpairments.php
Differentiation Strategies
Because of the multi-faceted nature of orthopedic impairments, other specialists may be involved in developing and implementing an appropriate educational program for the student. These specialists can include:
Taken directly from: http://www.projectidealonline.org/orthopedicImpairments.php
- Physical Therapists who work on gross motor skills (focusing on the legs, back, neck and torso)
- Occupational Therapists who work on fine motor skills (focusing on the arms and hands as well as daily living activities such as dressing and bathing)
- Speech-Language Pathologists who work with the student on problems with speech and language
- Adapted Physical Education Teachers, who are specially trained PE teachers who work along with the OT and PT to develop an exercise program to help students with disabilities
- Other Therapists (Massage Therapists, Music Therapists, etc.)
Taken directly from: http://www.projectidealonline.org/orthopedicImpairments.php
Links to Teacher Resources
- The National Association of Special Education Resources or NASET has a teacher to teacher forum that provides teachers with to connect with other educators in the special education community: http://www.naset.org/544.0.html#c770
- This link is to the American Academy of Special Education Professionals. It gives a very extensive and thorough outlook at a wide range and variety of orthopedic impairments. It would be a great place to start for teachers who want to learn basic knowledge about a student's disability. http://aasep.org/professional-resources/exceptionalstudents/orthopedicimpairment/index.html
- The National Center for Teachers, Counselors and School Leaders is a great website filled with an ample amount of resources for all subjects including information concerning disabilities and orthopedic impairments. It has countless resources and links to other websites useful in navigating teaching a student with a disability. This is a resource page offered on the website. http://nationalcenter.lesley.edu/masters-special-education/226-websites-for-special-educators
- The Pacer Center: Champions of Children with Disabilities is a website that offers several resources for students with disabilities. There are bully prevention resources, blogs for teachers and parents, links to assistive technology. It is easy to navigate and with valuable information. http://www.pacer.org/
- The U.S. department of Education offers essential and crucial knowledge for teachers to know concerning laws and rights of students in the classroom. This website navigates the legal requirements for students with disabilities to have the most fulfilling education available. This part of the website connects direction to students with disabilities and outlines several resources available. http://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/edpicks.jhtml
Resources:
Citation: Disabled World News (2009-10-09) - An article about Children with Orthopedic Impairments IDEA and Assistive Technologies: http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/children/orthopedic-impairments.php#ixzz2CEzLKoBM
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/qa-disability.html
http://www.projectidealonline.org/orthopedicImpairments.php http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/qa-disability.html
Citation: Disabled World News (2009-10-09) - An article about Children with Orthopedic Impairments IDEA and Assistive Technologies: http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/children/orthopedic-impairments.php#ixzz2CEzLKoBM
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/qa-disability.html
http://www.projectidealonline.org/orthopedicImpairments.php http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/qa-disability.html