CLASSROOM ACCOMONDATIONS

Orthopedic Impairments

Other Health Impairments

Extend work time to complete assignments and exams

Permit untimed testing or perhaps oral tests in lieu of
written exams
Use of books on tape
Frequent repetition of material, Redirection, Cueing
Break tasks down into simpler steps
Provide several brief tests instead of one long one
Test for understanding rather than specific facts
Provide extended time for verbal responses
Limit oral examinations and/or presentations
Allow rewording of verbal material and instructions
Slow the pace of verbal directions and Provide written
directions
Use examples and visual guidance and ect.

Special seating arrangements to develop

useful posture and movements
Instruction focused on development of gross
and fine motor skills
Securing suitable communication and other
assistive devices
Awareness of medical condition and its
affect on the student (such as getting tired
quickly)

Devices to Access Information:

speech recognition software, screen reading
software

Communications with Parents

Strain put on families
They want to be heard and
respected
Family-centered care
Knowing students schedule
Understand medication needs
Others important to communicate
with: doctors, therapists, doctors,
etc.

EDUCATOR RESOURCES

Websites

http://www.brighthubeducation.com/special-edinclusion-strategies/71197-having-a-child-with-anorthopedic-impairment-in-the-class/
http://www.naset.org/544.0.html#c770

REFERENCES

http://idea.ed.gov/

Professional Organizations:

http://sde.ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/SpecEdU.S. Department of Education

OHIGuide.pdf
National Center for Teachers, Counselors and
http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/orthopedicSchool Leaders
Journals:
impairments/
CEC Journals - Council for Exceptional Children
JAASEP- Journal of the American Academy ofhttp://www.projectidealonline.org/v/health-impairments/
Special Education Professionals
http://edmedkids.arizona.edu/content/nephritis

http://sde.ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/Other
%20Health%20Impairment_2.pdf
http://pedagogy.merlot.org/TeachingStrategies.html

There is no greater

Disability

in society, than the

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OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS AND ORTHOPEDIC

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IMPAIRMENTS
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ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT

Characteristics

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According to the Individuals with Disabilities

Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA),
Orthopedic Impairment is as follows: a
severe orthopedic impairment that adversely
affects a child's educational performance. The
term includes impairments due to the effects
of congenital anomaly (e.g., clubfoot,
absence of some member, etc.), 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). [20 U.S.C. 1401(3);
1401(30)].

OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS (OHI)

IDEA states that Other Health Impairments

are conditions that adversely affects a childs
educational performance by means of having
limited strength, vitality, or alertness,
including a heightened awareness with
respect to environmental stimuli, that results
in limited alertness with respect to the
educational environment, that is due to
chronic or acute health problems such as
asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder, diabetes, epilepsy, a heart
condition, hemophilia, lead poisoning,
leukemia, nephritis, rheumatic fever, sickle
cell anemia, and Tourette Syndrome.
[34
Strengths
C.F.R. 300.7(c) (9)].

Orthopedic Impairment
Most common of physical
disabilities.
Involves a wide range of causes
and a diverse group of students.
Skeletal system impairments that
involve the joints, bones, limbs,
and associated muscles.
Categories include neuromotor
impairments, musculoskeletal
disorders, and degenerative
diseases.
Limitations can be low motor, selfOther Heath Impairment
Caused by disease condition or
disorder
Fatigue, Mobility issues, Issues
involving attention, Coordination
difficulties, Muscle weakness
Lack of understanding of condition.
Affects about 1% of the student
population.

Quality of work
Educational
opportunity
for
students class
Higher acceptance of others
Compassionate

the

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

Direct Instruction
Collaborative/Cooperative Learning
Games/Experiments/ Simulations
Provide One-to-One Tutoring
Graphic Organizers
Peer Tutoring (with the peer tutor following explicit guidelines from the teacher)
Recognition format for Exams rather than a recall format (multiple Choice
questions) ECT.