Learning Difficulties and physical disabled: A child that has learning difficulties should not be excluded from any opportunities for physical and mental growth. They should be encouraged and helped with as many development opportunities as their needs allow. This also applies to children that have sensory impairment and a physical disability. One would need to plan and look at how to manage their needs so all their needs would be met. If a physically disabled child or a child with learning difficulties was not encouraged to move and play as much as possible, they may reduce the physical strength in the parts of their body that are able, therefore regressing their physical development. They may then miss opportunities to develop strength in ways previously thought to be out of their capabilities; Suffer emotionally from not be able to join in and the social interactions with their peers that this presents. This will lead to lack of motivation in participating and achieving. This will affect their cognitive development because they will not pay attention and they will have little sense of self-worth and feel rejected as they feel they are being segregated from the group.…
If an individual is unable to carry out tasks due to a lack of mobility they may as a result suffer from low self-esteem and feel frustrated with their self for not being able to carry out a particular task. They may be unable to do things when they wish and may have to wait for support or help from a family member or carer.…
| Using trikes and perhaps bicycles to explore.Have worked out “stronger foot and hand” by this age. Dominant side.Cutting, drawing, writing – fine motor skills.Hopping, kicking a ball with instep.Better eye hand coordination, throwing in the general direction of a target.…
A child in a wheelchair or with a serious physical impairment would find it hard to do many activities, particularity those that are physically demanding. Gross motor skills would be at a less developed rate than peers and fine motor skills may be affected if the child had little or no control over their limbs.…
Each difficulty will vary greatly from person to person, even if they have the same condition/disability. Most effects will include: -…
Reduced ability to perform tasks one would normally do at a given stage in life…
This section explains the wide range of activity that contributes to rehabilitation. It sets out:…
The anatomy which is the physical structure of the body and the physiology which is the normal functions of the body help us to move our limbs. Muscles work like leavers and this allow the bones at a joint to work like hinges. When moving someone it is important to remember that the muscles can only move the joint as far as the bone will allow them. When moving an individual you must take into account if they have any conditions that acquire special moving techniques. Here are a few examples;Individuals with Parkinson’s may have limb rigidity which can affect their ability of movement and cause limitations. When moving the individual into different positions you must make sure to force the rigid limbs as this can cause further pain and discomfort.Individuals that have had a stroke often have long-term and devastating weakness down one side of their body. When moving that individual you must be aware of the extent of the stroke and on which side of the body has been affected.…
I someday want to work as an occupational therapist. Occupational therapy (OT) as a field, focuses on a variety of physical and functional impairments. Occupational therapists and assistants work with their consumers to help them to regain functionality to be able to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, getting dressed, eating, etc. The physiology of exercise plays a huge role in therapy and is definitely incorporated into therapy sessions. One main component of OT intervention is upper-body strengthening. Strengthening exercises and activities are performed to improve the performance of weakened muscles. In conjunction with traditional weighted exercises, occupational therapists also use therapeutic activities.…
* Older Amputees: One aspect with older amputees is that they are limited in their ability to participate in sports or other social activities and this can create feelings of isolation. One reason for this is lack of body strength and problems with balance.…
Cameron, A. and Lart, R. (2003) 'Factors promoting and obstacles hindering joint working: a systematic review of the research evidence ', Journal of Integrated Care, vol 11,no 2, pp 9−17.…
To be able to participate in one 's own life, to do the things we want to do, and to competently perform the activities that form part of our daily, weekly or monthly routines, is a common goal for most people. This not only includes taking part in the basic activities of self-care, such as grooming and dressing, but also extends to our work and leisure activities. It is through doing things that we learn and develop as human beings. The occupational therapy profession believes that being prevented or hindered in some way from participating in the activities that are important to us could adversely affect our health and wellbeing.…
Many don’t understand the reason why this disability happens or how we are just aware that it does and how we have to look at the cup half full like Paige to be able to not see this as a tasks but as an accomplishment. Because it’s not easy to have to ask to get certain things done. Not many have the luck of having this disability minored but if you do get the chance don’t waste it go to therapy to get you muscles in shape.…
This disability has physically affected me in many ways. This impairment causes all the muscles on the right side of my body to tighten. When I walk, I have a limp and drag my feet. Not only does it modify my leg stability, it also affects my toes, arm, and hand.…
Independence is a capability that no one wants to lose for any amount of time; which is where therapy comes into the picture. There are many different types of therapy, two of which are occupational therapy and physical therapy. These two branches of rehabilitation are very similar and often confused, but they are not the same. Physical and occupational therapies often work together and overlap on their treatments. Even though they intersect the therapists are usually looking for a different outcome. The difference in outcome is what makes these two types of therapy crucial to each other. Contrasting occupational and physical therapy will show more clearly why both are needed in their own right; these two therapy categories complement each…