Some of the most common causes are:

• Genetics and Chromosomal Causes

• Teratogenic Causes: this just means outside causes that effected the fetus while developing (such as alcohol, drugs, environmental issues)

• Prematurity and Complications of Pregnancy

• Acquired After Birth: Trauma, child abuse, infections, environmental toxins, or diseases

Orthopedic impairment: limited speech, limb movement, loss of bodily control, spinal bifida

Multiple Disabilities: behavior disorder and muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and deafness, Intellectual disability and spina bifida, learning disability and asthma.

Traumatic Brain Injury: poor attention, decreased writing speed and accuracy, decreased stamina and endurance, impulsive behavior

Other Health Impairments: seizures, asthma, auto-immune deficiency

Deaf-Blindness: impaired vision and hearing, language impairments, intellectual disabilities

-Atypical Movements and Motor Disabilities

-Sensory Loss

-Communication Impairments

-Fatigue Lack of Endurance

- Cognitive Impairments and Processing Issues

Technology that can Support:

Computer Access - input adaptations(changes to keyboard and mouse), Output Adaptations (changes to screen and audio)

Alternative Communication- helps when the individual is not able to effectively use verbal speech

Positioning and Seating devices- helps the student move and sit efficiently as possible but also helps with security and independence

Mobility Devices

Environmental Control Units- allows person to use electric appliances, phones, doors, and other electrical items from a distance

Assistive Technology for Play and Recreation- mostly for children who don't have the ability to manipulate toys. Also seen in sports such as wheelchair teams or Unified sports

Transition into Adulthood: meeting the students needs after high school often based on major life skills important for adulthood, such as personal hygiene, social skills, daily living skills.

Assisted or Independent Living

Speech therapy and/or Physical Therapy