Key issues relevant to planning and delivering education activities for learners who have Cerebral Palsy. There are various issues that need to be considered when planning and delivering an educational activity for learners with cerebral palsy‚ this essay will explore some of these‚ and relate these factors to a swimming activity. Cerebral Palsy is an umbrella term that encompasses a group of conditions‚ which are present from around the time of birth (Fox‚ 2003). It affects movement‚ co-ordination
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People never know what others are going through. Most of them just don’t understand anything about a person. No one would know what I have dealt with and still try to achieve in my life to this day. I have a physical abnormality known as cerebral palsy. I was born this way and there is nothing that I can do to stop it. It may make me unable to do some tasks and activities‚ but that never will stop me from achieving my aspirations and goals. I will and strive to make myself stronger. This disability
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1. Define and identify general characteristics of cerebral palsy (CP). Cerebral palsy is a condition in which permanent disabling symptoms are a result of damage to the motor control areas of the brain. Characteristics of cerebral palsy include abnormal reflex development‚ seizures‚ speech and language disorders‚ sensory impairments‚ bone growth‚ and respiratory conditions. 2. There are three neuromotor classifications (types) of CP. Identify the area of the brain affected in each as well as a
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of Karnataka is a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) dedicated to the welfare of persons with Neuro-Muscular and Developmental Disabilities. The Society provides a Comprehensive Package of Diagnostic and Intervention Services to persons with Cerebral Palsy‚ Autism‚ Mental Retardation‚ Multiple Disabilities and Learning Disabilities. Spastics Society of Karnataka (SSK) started off as a branch of the Spastics Society of India in the year 1982‚ and went on to become autonomous in the year 1994. SSK
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terrified of storefront windows. When I accidentally glance into storefront windows‚ I see a reflection of how I walk. My gait and the resulting walk provide evidence of a lack of oxygen to my brain during my birth—the evidence that I have Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy has provided me with a stride that resembles that of a drunk person‚ a fact that I am regularly reminded of on Friday and Saturday evenings due to living on a college campus. I know that the weekend has come when I see a good portion of
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aspects of development‚ while an impairment might hit only one aspect. Cerebral palsy is an example of a disability. This disability jumbles messages between the brain and muscles. (Bruce.‚ Megitt.‚ and Grenier.‚ 2010). Cerebral palsy effects most of the five aspects of development. The physical‚ because the child can only participate in structured physical activities‚ the communicational development‚ as some children with cerebral palsy have delayed language‚ 1st because they are unable to play and explore
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with Cerebral Palsy and The Effects on Childhood and Family Living with Cerebral Palsy: In the Childhood Years Brain Damage Cerebral palsy usually is caused by factors that interfere with normal development of the brain before birth. In some cases‚ genetic defects can be a contributor to the disruption of normal brain development; other cases are caused by injuries to the developing brain. According to Levete (2010)‚ “Approximately 70% of cerebral palsy occurs
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with Cerebral Palsy. Due to his cerebral palsy he is confined to a wheel chair and has many limitations placed upon him. Albert attends the Voorheesville Church of Christ children’s ministry and has given the church a new insight to a full inclusion children’s ministry program. The church within one year and five years will be implementing different ways in which to make full inclusion possible for the children’s ministry as well as for the church. This paper will further discuss Cerebral Palsy and
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WHAT IS CRREBRAL PALSY: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move. It is caused by an injury to the brain or by abnormal brain development during pregnancy. It is a permanent life-long condition‚ but generally does not worsen over time. Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood TYPES: There are four main types of Cerebral Palsy‚ each caused by whichever area of the brain is affected and extent of the damage.
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)‚ impairments due to the effects of disease (e.g.‚ poliomyelitis‚ bone tuberculosis‚ etc.)‚ and impairments from other causes (e.g.‚ cerebral palsy‚ amputations‚ and fractures or burns that cause contractures)” (Pierangelo & Giuliani‚ 2007‚ p. 268). Examples: Disabling physical problems such as those resulting from poliomyelitis‚ bone tuberculosis‚ cerebral palsy‚ amputations‚ and fractures or contractures from burns would be considered as orthopedic impairments under the IDEA. Causation This
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