Situation of Children with Motor disorders

in Ethiopia

Presentation Layout

I. Understanding Children with motor disorders (CwMs)

II. Prevalence and etiological issues

III. Developmental effects of motor disorders

IV. Educational situation of children with motor

disorders

V. Early identification & intervention practices

VI. Children with motor disorders : Included by default

in the educational system

1. Understanding CwMs

CwMs

I. Mild (ambulate with out prosthesis & orthoses)

II. Moderate (difficulties in locomotion, self help & communication)

III. Severe (in capacitated and confined)

2.Types of motor disorders

2.1 Orthopedic Impairments Cerebral Palsy (neuromuscular disorders, damage in CNS)

• Spasticity (jerky & poor coordination)

• Ataxic (poor sense of balance)

• Atotheiod (involuntary movement )

• Hypotonic (loose muscular control )

Poliomyelitis ( acute disease that inflames the spinal cord & the

brain) It is a communicable disease caused by polo virus.

2.Types of motor disorders cont.

2.1 Anatomical/ Topological•Quadriplegia (4 limbs)

•Paraplegia ( 2 legs )

•Hemiplegia(one side of the body)

•Diplegia(major involvement of the legs, less involvement of the arms)

•Monoplegia (1 limb)

•Triplegia (3 limbs arms & leg)

2.2 Health related motor disorders

Cystic Fibrosis (fatal childhood disease, thick mucus in respiratory & intestine)

Heart Conditions Asthma Diabetes

2.3 Musculoskeletal disorders

Muscular dystrophy (progressive deterioration of the body as a result of atrophy

Leprosy (chronic which damages the nerve cell-fine & gross motor)

Limb deficiencies (congenital or acquired)

2.4 Accident – based Impairments

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)

Burns

3.3 Causes of MD Ethiopia

3.

4. Developmental Profile of CwMs

Most heterogeneous Group

a) Psychomotor(gross & fine motor)

b) Communication

c) Social-emotional

5. Educational Status of CwMs

Included by default in the regular schools Challenges

• School compound

• Buildings and classroom

• Student services

• Adapative devices

6. Early Intervention

practices

Hands-on therapy

Assistive devices

Medication

Surgery

7. Special Devices &Appliances

Prosthesis Wheelchair locomotion Adaptive devices Orthotics Residual function Facilitating communication Writing aids Positioning

8. Modifying the Environment

Changing desk & table Adding adaptive devices Using word processors computers

etc rather than handwriting responses.

8.Modifying the Environment cont..

Using study buddies in activities that require extensive writing.

Moving a class or activity to an accessible part of a school building

QUESTIONS TO PONDER

1. Which type motor disorders are common in your community? What do you think are the possible causes for the motor disorders?

2. Discuss the type of motor problems faced by children with chronic health conditions and identify possible socio-cultural implications .

QUESTIONS TO PONDER

1. Identify the different types of school-based interventions needed to promote the education of children with motor disorders. (social work & international)

2. How does the motor dysfunction affects the psychosocial and interpersonal relationships ? (psychology)

3. What is your opinion about the inclusion of children with motor disorders? Identify educational challenges and opportunities.

(Language)

QUESTIONS TO PONDER

1. What do you understand by barrier free physical environment? Consider the modifications that should be done to accommodate the school and home environment? (Anthropology )

2. What are the common types of motor disorders in Austria ? Discuss the main causes of motor disorders in Austria. (Education & pedagogy)

On the way to school

Thank you