🦴 Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is a condition that happens before birth, where the spine and spinal cord do not fully develop.
It may affect:
- Walking and movement 🚶
- Bladder and bowel control 🚽
- Sensation in parts of the body
👉 Some people may use mobility aids, while others may need ongoing support with daily living.
🧠 Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of conditions that affect movement, posture, and muscle control.
It is caused by differences or damage in early brain development.
It may affect:
- Muscle tone (stiff or floppy muscles) 💪
- Coordination and balance ⚖️
- Movement and motor skills 🚶
👉 Each person is affected differently, and support needs vary widely.
🧑🤝🧑 Care and Support Principles
Support for physical disabilities should always be:
- Person-centred 👤
- Respectful 🤝
- Inclusive 🌍
- Based on individual needs 🧩
🛠️ Types of Care and Support
People may need a combination of support, such as:
🧠 Therapies
- Physiotherapy (to improve movement and strength)
- Occupational therapy (to support daily living skills)
💻 Assistive Technology
- Communication devices
- Adapted equipment
- Tools to support independence
🧼 Personal Care Support
- Help with washing
- Dressing
- Eating
- Daily routines
🎓 Education Support
- Adapted learning environments
- Extra support in classrooms
- Accessibility adjustments
🌟 Key Principles of Good Support
Good support should:
- Encourage independence wherever possible 🌟
- Help people take part in daily life 🤝
- Provide reasonable adjustments 🛠️
- Respect dignity, privacy, and choice ❤️
🧠 Final Key Message
Physical disabilities affect people in different ways.
👉 With the right support:
- People can build independence
- People can take part in education and work
- People can live full and meaningful lives
- People can make their own choices
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