Support for learners with Cerebral Palsy by Melissa Costa https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8 en-us 2018-07-31 11:52:40 UTC 2018-10-21 16:41:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Flexible Curriculum melcosta8511 https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271547359 If learners struggle to write, or they write slowly, do not expect them to complete a lot of written work. ]]> 2018-07-31 11:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271547359 Different methods melcosta8511 https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271547473 Give the learner access to a laptop or tablet if they have untidy writing.]]> 2018-07-31 11:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271547473 Head or foot mouse melcosta8511 https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271547528 Learners can experience difficulty when moving the cursor on a computer, so give them access to a head or foot mouse to help them ]]> 2018-07-31 11:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271547528 Familiarise with special aids. melcosta8511 https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271547644 If a learner has special aids (hand braces/head pointers), familiarise yourself with the aid and ensure that you are comfortable to use them when teaching the learner.]]> 2018-07-31 12:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271547644 Collaboration melcosta8511 https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271547881 These learners should have an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, so cooperate with them to find out how you are able to meet the learner's needs in the classroom.]]> 2018-07-31 12:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271547881 Assign a buddy melcosta8511 https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271548112 Give the learner a buddy to assist them with their bags, books, walkers and to assist them on the playground.]]> 2018-07-31 12:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271548112 What is Cerebral Palsy? melcosta8511 https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271548219 Cerebral Palsy is a physical impairment caused by damage to the brain before or after birth. It is the most common form of physical impairment in young children.]]> 2018-07-31 12:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271548219 Topographical classification system melcosta8511 https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271548501 - Monoplegia (one limb)
- Quadriplegia (all 4 limbs)
- Diplegia (both legs and arms)
- Hemiplegia (one side of the body)
- Paraplegia (both lower limbs]]> 2018-07-31 12:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271548501 Physiological classification system melcosta8511 https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271548692 - Spastic (stiff, tight muscles)
- Dyskinetic (involuntary movements)
- Ataxic (shaky movements)
- Hypotonia (decreased muscle tone and resistance)
- Mixed type (combined types)]]> 2018-07-31 12:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271548692 How do you support learners with Cerebral Palsy? melcosta8511 https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271549636 2018-07-31 12:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/melcosta8511/80dzgcd7cei8/wish/271549636