- Definition of Orthopedically/Otherwise Health Impaired
Used in the special education context, physical disability or orthopedic impairment includes severe disabilities that adversely affect educational performance. There is a diverse range of disabilities in this category including such conditions as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, amputations or limb absences, and muscular dystrophy.
The term special health impairment refers to a variety of health problems that dictate the need for special medical or educational services. Health impairments include convulsive disorders, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, asthma, rheumatic fever, cancer, AIDS, or any other chronic or acute health problem that limits strength, vitality, or alertness and adversely affects the student's educational development. ERIC Digest #459. ED314915 89
(Added: Thu Aug 09 2001)
- Mainstreaming Physically Handicapped Children
When parents become concerned about their child's educational performance, they should talk with the teacher to explore areas of concern,. The next step is to contact the school's Student Study Team (SST). This team looks at modifications to the regular education program and interventions which may be tried in order to assist the child in school.
(Added: Sun Aug 26 2001)
- Special Educational Needs of Physically Handicapped Children
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According to the Hong Kong Review of Rehabilitation Programme Plan (1994/95-1998/99) by the Rehabilitation Division, Health and Welfare Branch of the Hong Kong Government Secretariat, the guiding document on development of local rehabilitation provision, the following definition for physically handicapped persons has been adopted :
(Added: Sun Aug 26 2001)
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