Part+III+Orthopedic,+Musculoskeletal,+and+Sensory+Disorders

=__**Chapter 9: Neuromuscular Scoliosis and Hip Displacement**__=

[] // source of information about scoliosis, its causes, and treatments // [] =// description of adolescent neuromuscular disease //= = = [] // The Scoliosis Research Society is a professional organization, made up of physicians and allied health personnel. Their primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for health care professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities. They have a very informative link for parents and family. //
 * __ Chapter 9: Neuromuscular Scoliosis and Hip Displacement (Dorothy O'Bara) __**

[] //Gives a very information overview of// // Hip Dysplasia/Hip displacement It includes a spectrum of related developmental hip problems in infants and children, often present at birth. //

[] //source of information about scoliosis, its causes and treatments.//

=__**Chapter 10: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthrogryposis, and Osteogenesis Imperfecta**__=

-This is a great website that gives a comprehension look at JRA: what the symptoms, treatments, causes, etc. are for JRA. [] (contributed by Jasmine Souter) -This is a video that shows a 6 year-old girl’s experience with JRA. She describes how she feels when her JRA is acting up and her mother talks about her diagnosis. The second part of the video is about an adult with RA, so you can just ignore the part after the little girl’s story! [] (contributed by Jasmine Souter) Arthrogryposis __** [] ** -This video shows what a child who has arthrogryposis goes through from birth to now. It is a very moving video that anyone who has contact with a person with arthrogryposis should watch. ** [] ** Osteogenesis Imperfecta __** [] ** -This video tells the story of Natalie and the treatment she undergoes at Hopkins Children Hospital. It is interesting hearing her talk about her condition. ** [] **
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 * -This is a great website to share with parents. It contains resources, information about support groups, adaptive equipment, etc. I like this website because it helps to empower parents and helps educate everyone about arthrogryposis. **
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 * -This website gives a concise definition of OI and gives information about its prevalence, diagnosis, and clinical features. It is also a great resource for parents because it gives them great information about support groups and resources they can use. **
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=__**Chapter 11: Vision Loss, Hearing Loss, and Deaf-Blindness**__= [] HEARING LOSS. Informative facts and a Q/A format featuring answers to common questions you may have, with a link to additional resources regarding hearing loss is presented at this website by Dr. Amie Gordon-Langbein, D.O. (posted by Terry Mora)

http://www.dbcoalition.org/stories.htm DEAF-BLINDNESS. Real-people stories on children and their families, as well as other interesting information, can be found on this website featured by the National Coalition on Deafblindness. (posted by Terry Mora)

http://www.deafblind.com/tipsdbp.html DEAF-BLINDNESS. This site presents many helpful tips on how to communicate with deaf-blind people, including first meetings, using fingerspelling, and when it might be helpful or appropriate to explain what a room looks like or what's going on in a place when you are in a setting and conversing with a deaf-blind person. (posted by Terry Mora)

http://www.ucsfchildrenshospital.org/conditions/all.html#v VISION: RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY. This University of California San Francisco Children's Hospital website hosts an alphabetical listing of many types of diseases, conditions, and treatments that you may want to learn about, including Retinopathy of Prematurity. (posted by Terry Mora) =__**Chapter 12: Classroom Adaptations for Students with Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities (Dorothy O'Bara)**__= [] // Foundations of Special Education. This wiki page was used to develop discussions about special education, including a discussion about definitions, legal issues, technology, and the role of special education and exceptional individuals in the education in general and in classrooms specifically. It has a wealth of information available including adaptation for students with physical, health, and multiple disabilities. // [] // Lesson plans, printables and more. //// Adaptations and Modifications for Students with Special Needs. //// These resources detail easy modifications to incorporate in your curriculum for students with special needs. Adjustments in classroom environment, curriculum planning, and assessment, will help you accommodate and challenge each member of your class. You'll also find great resources for implementing IEPs and creating an inclusive classroom. // [] Tilburg University - // Understanding motor disability/mobility impairment ////. //

[] =// LD on Line – The world’s leading website on learning disabilites and ADHD. //// Tech Tools for Students with Learning Disabilities: Infusion into Inclusive Classrooms //=