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O.H.I., Vision Impairments Physical Disabilities

Other Health Impairments (O.H.I.). Definition includes ? having limited strength, vitality or alertness that affects a child's educational performance. Other Health Impairments (O.H.I.). For I.D.E.A. ? asthma, cystic fibrosis, heart conditions, diabetes, HIV, prenatal drug abuse, epilepsy and cancer

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O.H.I., Vision Impairments Physical Disabilities

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    1. O.H.I., Vision Impairments & Physical Disabilities

    2. Other Health Impairments (O.H.I.) Definition includes … having limited strength, vitality or alertness that affects a child’s educational performance

    3. Other Health Impairments (O.H.I.) For I.D.E.A. – asthma, cystic fibrosis, heart conditions, diabetes, HIV, prenatal drug abuse, epilepsy and cancer, sickle cell anemia, leukemia, lead poisoning, hemophilia, medically fragile, ADD of ADHD For Section 504 – obesity, disabled parents (deaf, mild mental retardation, etc) and others

    4. O.H.I. Reactions to Chronic Illness To Do Learn about it Demonstrate support Visit and listen Adjust lessons and assignments Include student in everything Use others as resources Not To Do Deny the difficulties Show fear and pity Deny conversations about it Hold student accountable for all homework Restrict some activities Handle it yourself

    5. Physical Disabilities Cerebral Palsy Damage to the brain before or during birth Evidenced by lack of coordination, speech disorders and motor problems Sometime include cognitive disabilities

    6. Physical Disabilities Spina Bifida Occurs when spinal cord doesn’t close properly Often involves needing a shunt and/or catheter Seldom affects cognitive functioning

    7. Physical Disabilities Muscular Dystrophy Chronic disorder that continually weakens muscles Various with age of onset and rate of progression

    8. Instructional Guidelines- OHI and Physical Disabilities Make sure all team members agree on expectations Communicate honestly with other classmates Keep up parental input Rely on technology Arrange for environmental modifications

    9. Visual Impairments “In the first five years of life, vision is responsible for between 80 and 90% of what we learn. Only 5 to 10% of people who are visually impaired can see nothing at all.” (Vaughn, Bos & Schumm, 2003)

    10. Visual Impairments Educational Considerations Incidental learning Concept development Motor skills Self-help Social skills

    11. Visual Impairments Educational Considerations Accommodations – Braille, use of assistive technology, meaningful experiences, daily living skills, orientation and mobility, concrete activities, group assignments, self-advocacy

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