Summary Of How A Primary Disability Can Affect The Physical Development Of Children

Explain how children and young people’s development is influenced by a range of personal factors.

A child that has a hearing impairment may suffer physically through loss of balance or socially through having to communicate in alternative ways such as sign language/makaton. A physical disability such as Cerebral Palsy can be physically challenging due to being restricted in taking part in certain activities. This can affect social situations due to these restrictions and can affect a child/young person emotionally questioning why they are different causing low self-esteem.

Disability can impact on many areas of a child’s life and it is essential that we plan and support the child in all these areas so they can achieve realistic goals for thir age and abilities.

If we protect children from harm they are more likely to grow up into confident members of society. Children with a disability are three times more likely to experience abuse and neglect and it’s up to us as practitioners to recognise the signs and symptoms to protect all children.

Schools have legal obligations to give students with a disability opportunities and choices comparable to those without a disability through the Disability Discrimination Act of 1992 and the Disability Standards of Education 2005 (Department of Education and Training, n.d). To meet these standards, schools must be welcoming and reasonably accommodate for new students. We used the three phase inclusion process when Amir transferred to our school at the start of the year. The three flowing phases; preparation, transition and consolidation help all stakeholders inclusively plan for the best possible transition of a new child where their needs are provided for (Lyons, 2014, pg 80). Inclusive schools help support all students, teachers should work closely with the learning support team at their school to help them decide the best resources and strategies to meet students’ needs and promote their wellbeing (Lyons, 2014, pg 83). Amir has consultations with all relevant stakeholders at the start of the term to set learning goals and then at the end of the term to reflect on his achievements and what could be improved on. All teachers need to use their professional judgement and act ethically as their work significantly impacts the future of the learners in their class (Churchill, & Keddie, 2013, pg 539). Amir’s school promotes diversity and is strongly against bullying. At the start of each year we

Sensory impairments, such as sight or hearing impairments, can influence a childâ€TMs or young personâ€TMs development. Again it could affect a childâ€TMs physical development (i.e. how well they can run) as they may not have the confidence to join in physical activities with others due to

     When a child doesn’t seem to be learning, some teachers and parents in his/her life might criticize the child and think of them as stupid, or maybe just too lazy to want to learn. What they don’t realize is that the child might have a learning disability. But how are these children being helped? There are many programs, special schools and facilities, home teaching methods and many other ways in which children with Learning Disabilities are being helped.

A child may be prevented from developing by a disability. This may also affect the child in several areas of development. A child with a physical disability may not have much movement and will be unable to join in with outdoor games and sports. However with the right support and equipment the child will be able to participate so early intervention is vital for the child’s physical and emotional wellbeing.

Different disabilities may affect development in different ways. However, with support from teachers and parents, these affects can be minimalised. A learning disability such as Dyslexia (a common type of learning difficulty that can cause problems with reading, writing and spelling) could lead to a child becoming frustrated which could further lead to behavioural issues. Moreover, without assistance, Dyslexia will allow for the child to become unmotivated and prove to be a hindrance to them as they look to strive in later life. Physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy (a neurological condition that effects movement and coordination) will affect development as children will have difficulties communicating, eating and drinking and with their

Physical disabilities can be crippling. Some disabilities can be overcome, but no matter what effect they leave physically, they have lasting effects on character. Sundiata

This is detrimental to a person’s self-worth. When a student is removed from a class for special services, all who are present receive the message that a particular child is different. This child is not what society perceives as normal. Once a student’s peers receive this message, the student is often excluded from some activity or another among their peers. Lalvani (2015) states that “Some parents had negative views about labelling per se, articulating beliefs that the identification of a child with a disability alters perceptions of the child” (p.383). While most members of society have an internal knowledge that this is wrong, many are unable to move past the disability to truly get to know a child and welcome them into their lives. Often, people wrongly perceive that a disability defines a person instead of understanding that a disability is just one small part of a person’s characteristics. Especially in young children, a lack of education about a disability can often lead to exclusion of others. Understandably, some children are excluded simply because they do not behave according to societal norms, but many others are excluded beyond that due to the label that has been attached to

It also builds a sense of respect for those facing the disability. When kids are completely unfamiliar with what a person with a disability is, they may stare or question why or what the person has. Therefore, it’s very important to teach them the different experiences we all face in life. “And I think that catching kids at an age when they haven't formed preconditions about disability and just encouraging them

Growing up, my brother and I played with the other kids in our neighborhood, as most children do. My friends did not discriminate against my brother’s condition. Later on, I would find out that not everyone would be so accepting of him. My brother eventually started school. His early years at school where at times very tough for him. Not just from his disabilities but also

The importance of education for all children, especially for those with disability and with limited social and economic opportunities, is indisputable. Indeed, the special education system allowed children with disability increased access to public education. Apart from that, the special education system has provided for them an effective framework for their education, and for the institutions involved to identify children with disability sooner. In turn, this promotes greater inclusion of children with disability alongside their nondisabled peers. In spite of these advances however, many obstacles remain, including delays in providing services for children with disability, as well as regulatory and

Physical disabilities can be broken down into two categories, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disabilities. According to the Handicaps Welfare Association (2012), musculoskeletal disability is defined as, “ the inability to carry out distinctive activities associated with movements of the body parts due to muscular or bony deformities, diseases, or degeneration and includes: