ABSTRACT
Definitions The words impairment, disability and handicap have different meanings. The dictionary definition is quoted in Box 10.1, followed by a definition in the context of this chapter. Box 10.2 illustrates
• Definitions
• Down syndrome
• Cerebral palsy
• Delayed walking
• Speech delay
• The deaf child
• Visual impairment
• Learning disability
• Dyslexia (specific reading difficulty)
• Spina bifida
• Hydrocephalus
• Support for parents
• Teamworking
the differences between the World Health Organization (WHO) terms and the equivalent terms used in other medical conditions.
