Transcript Physical and Health Disabilities

Physical and Health
Disabilities
Without Barriers or Borders
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Video reflection
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Complete one reflection page for each
country represented
Health Disabilities
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Conditions that limit strength,
vitality, and alertness
Chronic or acute
Increasing numbers in public
schools
Major Health Impairments
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Heart disorders
Blood disorders
Asthma
Cystic fibrosis
Juvenile diabetes
Chronic renal failure
Childhood cancer
Infectious Diseases
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Hepatitis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
and Acquired Immunodeficiency
Disease (AIDS)
Other infectious diseases
Guidelines for Educators
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CEC
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Knowledge of condition and effect on development
Psychological and emotional characteristics
Lesson adaptation to accommodate effects
Understand medical perspective
Practice and teach universal precautions and
confidentiality practices
Access professional organizations
Visibility Factor
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Developmental impact
Lack of visual reminder
Not perceived as ill
Engage in activities which are not appropriate
May not be disclosed or identified
Chronic nature lead to lifetime management
issues
Asthma
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Most common pulmonary disease
Mild to life-threatening symptoms
Reactive to uncontrolled variables, such
as the environment
Classifications
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Extrinsic, intrinsic, or mixed
Aspirin/exercise/occupation induced
Description
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Result of body’s immune response
Antigens (foreign substances) enter lungs
and antibodies are produced to suppress
antigens
Asthmatic - specific antibodies that react
adversely to antigens
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Swelling
Mucus secretion
Muscle tightening
Leads to airway restriction and difficulty breathing
Associated Medical
Conditions
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Trapped air
Over-inflated lungs
Difficulty exhaling
Barrel-shaped chest
Treatment
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Prevention
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Cause
Environmental control measures
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Removing triggers
Reduce allergens
Immunotherapy
Medication
Treatment
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Intervention
 Bronchodilators
 Inhaler
 Nebulizer
 Symptoms
 Shortness of breath
 Unresponsive
 Cyanosis
Other options to reduce mucus
 Moist air
 Pulmonary percussion
 Postural drainage
 Coughing techniques
 Breathing exercises
Developmental Impact
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Physical or cognitive development
Psychosocial development
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Historical perspective
May be induced by heightened emotional
state
Attacks may impact others reactions
Overprotection
Absenteeism
Educational Impact
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Fatigue or alertness
Attendance related to fears or avoidance
Educational responsibility
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Environmental control
Intervention techniques
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Remove irritant
Encourage student to sit and use appropriate medication
and clear liquids
Contact appropriate personnel
Keep record
Educational Impact
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Emergencies
 Develop and follow a plan of response
 Maintain support and reassurance
 Remove other students
 Clear space
 De-brief
Self-determination
 Medication use
 Privacy
 Side effects or impact of medication
Future outcomes
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Environmental impact
Stamina and motivation
Cystic Fibrosis
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Hereditary and progressive disease
Affects lungs and other major organs
No gender difference
CF gene on 7th chromosome
Exocrine system disease
 Sticky mucus in respiratory system
 Decreased lung efficiency
 Lungs may collapse or over-inflate
Digestive system
 Impacts release of pancreatic juices
 Affects digestion and overall nourishment
Progressive and terminal disease
Associated Medical
Conditions
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Systemic condition - affects many organs of body
Mucus traps secretions
“Cysts” and scar tissue develop
Leads to pneumonia and other respiratory
complications
Bowel obstruction
Unbalance caloric intake and nutrient absorption
Salt and fluid loss through sweat
May develop diabetes
Late onset of puberty
Treatment
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Gene therapy
Antibiotics
Expectorants
Chest percussion
Postural drainage
Transplants
Vitamin and mineral supplements
Digestive enzymes
Healthy and low-fat diet
Developmental Impact
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Growth
Sexual development
Physical abnormalities
Attendance may impact learning
Psychosocial development
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Medical needs
Family burden
Personal self-image, hopelessness
Educational Impact
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Medical treatments at school
Medical appointments
Attendance
Self-determination
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Managing treatments
Responsibility for class work
Future outcomes
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Physical endurance issues
Terminal nature of disease
Cancer
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Growth and spread of abnormal cells
Tumors or neoplasms
Benign vs. malignant
Metastasizing cells
Terminal disease
Usually involves connective or supporting
tissue in children
Associated Medical
Conditions
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Depends on site of cancer
Illness associated with site
Metastasizing cancer may affect
systems
Treatments
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Early identification important
Surgical intervention
Chemotherapy
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Radiation
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Drugs to prevent cell division
Unpleasant side effects
Drugs may be used to counteract side effects
Attacks atomic structure of cancer cells
Used in conjunction with chemotherapy
Bone marrow transplants for leukemia
Developmental Impact
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Altered physical development
Deterioration of body functions
Pain impacts overall functioning
Psychosocial development
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Fears
Self-consciousness
Terminal possibility
Educational Impact
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Consistency in programming
Medical appointments and treatments
Flexibility
Self-determination
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Awareness of impact
Learning to cope
Adult outcomes
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Maintain goals
Instill hope