Low-incidence Disabilities- conditions that occur relatively infrequently in the population, these disabilities often require specialized interventions.

1. Mobility challenges- Difficulty walking, balance and overall mobility, may rely on wheelchair, walkers, or crutches.

2. Orthopedic Impairments- conditions affecting bones, joints, or muscles.

3. Fine and gross motor limitations- difficulty doing tasks like writing, using utensils and putting on clothes.

Low-Incidence Disabilities

1. Unique learning needs- often requires specialized instruction and materials.

2. Communication challenges- uses nontraditional forms of communication.2

3. Intellectual challenges- varying levels of cognitive function with some individuals experiencing intellectual disabilities.

4. medical complexity- some Low-Incidence disabilities require complex medical needs.

1. genetic factors or developmental issues during pregnancy

2. Trauma or injury

3. infections during early childhood and pregnancy

4. Abnormalities in chromosomes

5. Enviromental factors during pregnancy

low-Incidence Disabilities

1. Genetic factor such as chromosomal abnormalities can contribute to low-Incidence disabilities such as down syndrome or fragile x syndrome.

2. Conditions present at birth such as deaf or blindness.

3. Exposure to certain substances or infections during pregnancy.

4. Medical conditions such as epilepsy or neurodegenerative disorders

1. Physical therapy

2. Occupational therapy

3. Corrective surgical procedures

4. wheelchairs, canes, or walkers

   
   

   Low-Incidence disabilities

   1. Educational interventions such as IEPs

   2. Use of alternative communication methods like sign language or braille

   3. Social skills training

   4. medical management