ABSTRACT
Orthopaedic impairment refers to disorders of bones and joints and associated muscles, tendons and ligaments; and physical disability. Motor disorders may be associated with neuromotor impairment (involving the central nervous system and affecting the child’s ability to use, feel, control, and move certain parts of the body). This chapter therefore considers several orthopaedic impairments (spinal curvature; limb deficiencies; and talipes) and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease. I look at several neuromotor disorders: muscular dystrophy; cerebral palsy; and neural tube defects. With regard to each, the chapter defines the condition and considers prevalence, causal factors, and implications for provision. It then outlines provision for students with orthopaedic impairment and motor disorders: curriculum and assessment; pedagogy; resources; therapy and care; and organisation.
