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TYPES OF DISABILITY
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY: It is also known as general leading disorder. This type
of disability refers to significant limitation in learning, thinking, solving problems,
understanding the world, etc. Some people may require support in only a feel specific
areas, and other require sport in almost every field of Life.
Causes: Head injuries, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome.
ADAPTIVE PHYSICALEDUCATION
Adaptive or adaptive physical education is a sub discipline of physical
education. Adaptive physical education provides safe, personally satisfying
and successful experiences of physical activity to children who are cwsn or
differently abled
PHYSIOTHERAPIST:
The role of Physiotherapist is to assess and manage children and young people with
movement disorders, disability or illness. Such as problems of balance, co-ordination, sitting,
standing and walking. They look at the ways of encouraging your child's independence and
mobility. Physiotherapists work in hospitals, clinics, nursery, schools, at home and any other
location depending on the need and age of the person.
Assessment may include
Strength and co-ordination, Motor development Postural, imbalance Quality of movement
Function
TYPES:
1. Neurological 2.Orthopaedic .Paediatric
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
The physical teachers are expected to provide safe and fun activities for children
that promote muscle development and provide cardiovascular exercise, while at
the same time teaching children with important skills like teamwork and
sportsmanship
Physical education teacher is direct service provider not a related service provider
SPEECH THERAPIST: 5
A speech therapist in trained medical professional who can help children
with a number of oral disorders such as trouble swallowing, motor skill, speech
issues, cognitive-linguistic conditions and language Speech therapist might use
repetitive exercises and training as well as assistive devices for communication
to assist with what is speech therapy called augmentative and assertive
communication or AAC These devices produce speech of sound for those who
are non-verbal
Types of speech therapist
1. Swalling disorder 2.Speech disorder 3. Language disorder
Special Educator:
A teacher of special education teacher is someone who works with children and youth who
have a variety of disabilities. Children with special needs require unique instructions by
specially trained professionals to help them achieve their highest potential and strive to
progress beyond their limitations.
A small number of teachers of special education work with students with severe cognitive,
emotional or physical disabilities