Transcript Towards Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment for

Situation of Children with Motor
disorders in Ethiopia
Presentation Layout
I.
Understanding Children with motor disorders (CwMs)
II. Prevalence and etiological issues
III. Developmental effects of motor disorders
IV. Educational situation of children with motor disorders
V. Early identification & intervention practices
VI. Children with motor disorders : Included by default in
the educational system
1. Understanding CwMs
CwMs
I.
II.
Mild (ambulate with out prosthesis & orthoses)
Moderate (difficulties in locomotion, self
help & communication)
III.
Severe
(in capacitated and confined)
2.Types of motor disorders
2.1 Orthopedic Impairments
Cerebral Palsy
(neuromuscular disorders, damage in CNS)
• Spasticity (jerky & poor coordination)
• Ataxic (poor sense of balance)
• Atotheiod (involuntary movement )
• Hypotonic (loose muscular control )
Poliomyelitis
( acute disease that inflames the spinal cord & the
brain) It is a communicable disease caused by polo
virus.
2.Types of motor disorders cont.
2.1 Anatomical/ Topological
• Quadriplegia (4 limbs)
• Paraplegia ( 2 legs )
• Hemiplegia(one side of the body)
• Diplegia(major involvement of the legs,
less involvement of the arms)
• Monoplegia (1 limb)
• Triplegia (3 limbs arms & leg)
2.2 Health related motor
disorders
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Cystic Fibrosis (fatal childhood disease,
thick mucus in respiratory & intestine)
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Heart Conditions
Asthma
Diabetes
2.3 Musculoskeletal disorders
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Muscular dystrophy (progressive
deterioration of the body as a result of atrophy
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Leprosy (chronic which damages the nerve
cell-fine & gross motor)
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Limb deficiencies (congenital or acquired)
2.4 Accident – based
Impairments
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
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Burns
3.3 Causes of MD Ethiopia
No Response
2%
Polio
50%
Explosives
Car
9%
Accident
9%
Unknown
13%
Falling
17%
4. Developmental Profile of CwMs
Most heterogeneous Group
a) Psychomotor(gross & fine motor)
b) Communication
c) Social-emotional
5.
Educational Status of CwMs
Included by default in the regular schools
 Challenges
• School compound
• Buildings and classroom
• Student services
• Adapative devices
6.
Early Intervention
practices
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Hands-on therapy
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Assistive devices
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Medication
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Surgery
7. Special Devices &Appliances
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Prosthesis
Wheelchair locomotion
Adaptive devices
Orthotics
Residual function
Facilitating communication
Writing aids
Positioning
8. Modifying the Environment
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Changing desk & table
Adding adaptive devices
Using word processors
computers etc rather than
handwriting responses.
8.Modifying the Environment
cont..
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Using study buddies in activities
that require extensive writing.
Moving a class or activity to an
accessible part of a school
building
QUESTIONS TO PONDER
1.
Which type motor disorders are common in
your community? What do you think are the
possible causes for the motor disorders?
2.
Discuss the type of motor problems faced by
children with chronic health conditions and
identify possible socio-cultural implications .
QUESTIONS TO PONDER
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3.
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Identify the different types of schoolbased interventions needed to promote
the education of children with motor
disorders. (social work & international)
How does the motor dysfunction affects
the psychosocial and interpersonal
relationships ? (psychology)
What is your opinion about the inclusion
of children with motor disorders? Identify
educational challenges and opportunities.
(Language)
QUESTIONS TO PONDER
1.
What do you understand by barrier free
physical environment? Consider the
modifications that should be done to
accommodate the school and home
environment? (Anthropology )
2.
What are the common types of motor disorders
in Austria ? Discuss the main causes of motor
disorders in Austria. (Education & pedagogy)
On the way to school
Thank you