Children with Spina Bifida: Educational Implications of Their Medical Characteristics.

Korabek, Cynthia A.; Cuvo, Anthony J.

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ERIC Number: EJ362349

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Publication Date: 1986

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Children with Spina Bifida: Educational Implications of Their Medical Characteristics.

Korabek, Cynthia A.; Cuvo, Anthony J.

Education and Treatment of Children, v9 n2 p142-52 May 1986

Many children with spina bifida present organic characteristics such as muscle weakness below the spinal lesion. These medical aspects are discussed with respect to their influence on teaching self-care and motor skills and reducing self-injurious behavior. Recommendations for educational programming are made. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Neurological Impairments, Neurology, Psychomotor Skills, Self Care Skills, Self Destructive Behavior, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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