1. Physical Disabilities Kadir YILDIRIM 1866441 Yildirim.kadir@metu.edu.tr

2. Outline  Definitions  Physical disabilities  Problems

3. Definition … disfunction of person’s motor mobility; bones, muscles, joints..

4. Physical Disabilities Cerebral Palsy- CP  Caused by neurological  Affect muscle control  Not progressive

5. Physical Disabilities Reasons of Cerebral Palsy Brain injuries Premature Dangerous chemical Infections Drug/alcohol abuse

6. Physical Disabilities Cerebral Palsy Spastic-hypertonic: muscles and joints do not move properly Hypotonicity: little muscle tone Athetosis: problems with voluntary muscle control Ataxia: lack of motor cordination; balance, fine motor

7. Physical Disabilites Spinal Cord Injuries Brain is not affected! No signal No sensation

8. Problems In Daily Life and Schools No emphaty Transportation problem Not proper construction Lack of special education

9. References http://sped.wikidot.com/physical-disabilities http://www.cyh.com/healthtopics/healthtopicdetails.aspx?p =114&np=306&id=1874 http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/types/mobility/

11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4HGQHgeFE Video