Orthopedic Impairments 2301 Longoria

DESTINY-AMANDA
LONGORIA

Future High School
Montessori Teacher

MY GOALS
My goal is to become a
Secondary 1 & 2 Montessori teacher. Currently there are no certified Montessori schools in the valley that teach to the high school level. I plan on meeting the needs of exceptional students by accommodating Montessori curriculum. Montessori was first designed for exceptional

WHAT I NEED TO GET
THERE
Bachelors degree in
Secondary Education

 Certificate in Secondary 1 &
2 awarded by the American
Montessori Society

YOURSECIALEDUCATIONR
IGHTS.COM ON

ORTHOPEDIC
IMPAIRMENT

 Their youtube channel Yservideo is a channel containing informative videos regarding special education rights to parents of children with special needs. They offer a free membership at www.YourSpecialEducationRights.com.  The site was developed by Special Education
Attorney Jennifer Laviano, Disability Rights
Advocate Julie Swanson. Jen and Julie's experience brings to subscribers the perfect combination of perspectives as lawyer, advocate and parent.
 the site's primary purpose is to inform and create understanding on the need to advocate for children's education through engaging video programs in a practical, user-friendly format.
 Teachers could educate themselves on the different disabilities that require special education

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfLM fL-Rbl0 WHAT IS AN
Quiz at the end!
ORTHOPEDIC
IMPAIRMENT?
Orthopedic impairments involve physical disabilities which could affect the academic or education process. Defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA, An orthopedic impairment is “a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance.”

WHAT CAUSES AN
ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT?
IDEA specifies an orthopedic impairment “includes impairments caused by a congenital anomaly [birth defects], impairments caused by disease (e.g., poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis), and impairments from other causes (e.g., cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns that cause contractures).”
IDEA’s definition shows that orthopedic impairments can result from numerous causes. While most of the causes listed are simple, some may need further investigation. An evaluation is required for a disability to be classified as an orthopedic impairment. This process generally includes a medical assessment performed by a doctor, detecting how the impairment may impact a child’s academic performance and may observe the child in his or her educational atmosphere.

SUBCATEGORIES OF
ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT
Congenital Anomaly ex. Club Foot
Diseases
ex. Tuberculosis
Other Causes ex. burns or
Fractures

WHAT
CHALLENGES
MAY ARISE IN
 Non-accessible transportation
SCHOOL?
 Trouble maneuvering around the classroom  Difficulty navigating school hallways  Earning mandated physical education credit
 Communicating effectively
(Since the diversity in orthopedic conditions category, educational challenges will vary case by case)

Check all emergency routes such as fire exit plan for wheel chair or other device accesses in case of an actual emergency.
Instead of singling out the disabled child, include all the children when possible.
For example, when walking around the school use mobility device friendly routes and lead class down ramps instead of taking the stairs and making the child the only one to take the ramp. Keep an eye out for the

WHAT CAN TEACHERS DO?
Keep in mind mobility devices like wheel chairs when arranging classroom furniture and schedules.
Keep in mind children with mobility devices when assigning seats, do not place the child in the middle of the room or a high traffic area.
Allow child extra time to get to class, the bathroom, or other destinations.

QUIZ! TRUE OR FALSE?
Orthopedic impairments are only accommodated for if they occur at birth?
Since Orthopedic impairments do not affect the brain, students with Orthopedic impairments only need to be accommodated and do not receive an IEP.
Students with Orthopedic impairments are always excused entirely from P.E.

Answers : All False

AS TEACHERS
Orthopedic impairments are a variety of disabilities with different levels of severities. No two cases will be the same, because no two children are the same.
Children succeed despite numerous obstacles and exceptions, but having a teacher and schools support makes a world of difference. Learn from children as often as they learn from you. Be inspired by the child an they will be inspired by you.