Anxiety Disorders: Ataxia Case Study
Every day people around the world go through a typical routine. Waking up, throwing the sheets from their bed, dragging themselves to the bathroom to shower, and putting on clothes. Each one of these activities requires the capacity to co-ordinate your desires with their corresponding muscle functions, something that people with ataxia have difficulty with.
Ataxia is a degenerative disorder that can be hereditary, acquired (due to injury or stroke), or idiopathic late onset (rapidly affects someone in middle age due to an unknown cause) (Foundation N. A., 2013 ). It affects the central nervous system and the individual’s capacity to coordinate muscle control and balance. Those suffering from ataxia have difficulty with fine motor control …show more content…
Muscle control of an individual 's arms, legs, feet and hands are of particular concern and basic tasks such as walking and picking up objects become a challenge (Foundation N. A., 2013 ). Individuals, especially children, with this disorder have challenges with ordinary day-to-day tasks. Those with ataxia find themselves at a loss of independence as basic tasks become challenging to do on their own. They may suffer from a sense of inferiority and segregation when comparing themselves to others who, to them, are ordinary. For these reasons, a program geared towards helping children with this disorder should have special considerations, which include development of independence and support and patience from those around them assisting in their growth and development. The physical activity program is designed for children ages eight through ten with ataxia and involves the development of fine and gross motor skills on a weekly basis over a two month period of time. The …show more content…
An important goal of this program is the integration of children with ataxia into an environment where they can interact with peers who do not have ataxia. In relation to course material, the program aims to provide an opportunity for children who may be considered different a chance to be accepted by their peers and provided with a sense of
Ataxia is a degenerative disorder that can be hereditary, acquired (due to injury or stroke), or idiopathic late onset (rapidly affects someone in middle age due to an unknown cause) (Foundation N. A., 2013 ). It affects the central nervous system and the individual’s capacity to coordinate muscle control and balance. Those suffering from ataxia have difficulty with fine motor control …show more content…
Muscle control of an individual 's arms, legs, feet and hands are of particular concern and basic tasks such as walking and picking up objects become a challenge (Foundation N. A., 2013 ). Individuals, especially children, with this disorder have challenges with ordinary day-to-day tasks. Those with ataxia find themselves at a loss of independence as basic tasks become challenging to do on their own. They may suffer from a sense of inferiority and segregation when comparing themselves to others who, to them, are ordinary. For these reasons, a program geared towards helping children with this disorder should have special considerations, which include development of independence and support and patience from those around them assisting in their growth and development. The physical activity program is designed for children ages eight through ten with ataxia and involves the development of fine and gross motor skills on a weekly basis over a two month period of time. The …show more content…
An important goal of this program is the integration of children with ataxia into an environment where they can interact with peers who do not have ataxia. In relation to course material, the program aims to provide an opportunity for children who may be considered different a chance to be accepted by their peers and provided with a sense of