Physical Disability
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. (1998). Program for Students with Disabilities Guidelines 2013. Student Wellbeing and Engagement Division School Education Group Department of Education and Early Childhood Development: Melbourne. (p. 27)
Scoliosis
Definition
Scoliosis is a word used to describe the most common type of spinal curvature. When a scoliosis develops the spine bends sideways and rotates along its vertical axis. These changes have cosmetic and physiological effects with long-term consequences which may result in significant health problems with severe curves (Scoliosis Australia, 2012).
The Scoliosis Research Society has defined scoliosis as a lateral curvature of the spine greater than 10 degrees as measured using the Cobb method on a standing radiograph. Idiopathic scoliosis is a structural curve with no clear underlying cause (Reamy & Salkey, 2001).
The Scoliosis Research Society has defined scoliosis as a lateral curvature of the spine greater than 10 degrees as measured using the Cobb method on a standing radiograph. Idiopathic scoliosis is a structural curve with no clear underlying cause (Reamy & Salkey, 2001).
Prevalence
According to Reamy and Salkey (2001), adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is present in 2 to 4 percent of children between 10 and 16 years of age. Of adolescents diagnosed with scoliosis, only 10 percent have curves that progress and require medical intervention. The main risk factors for curve progression are a large curve magnitude, skeletal immaturity and female gender. The ratio of girls to boys with small curves of 10 degrees is equal but increases to a ratio of 10 girls for every one boy with curves greater than 30 degrees. Scoliosis in girls tends to progress more often and, therefore, girls more commonly need treatment than boys.
Strategies for students with a physical disability
Individual Learning Plan
Additional School/Personal Resources and Support Networks:
Cerebral Palsy Support Network - 77 Glenroy Rd, Glenroy VIC 3046, Email: [email protected]
Australian Quadriplegic Association - 440 Heidelberg Rd, Fairfield VIC 3078, Phone: 9489 0777
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Victoria - 111 Boundary Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Phone: 9320 9555 or freecall: 1800 656 632
For more in the city of Moonee Valley:
http://www.mvcc.vic.gov.au/community-directory/disability/special-needs-support-groups.aspx
Disability Access and Inclusion Plans http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/dscwr/_assets/main/instructional/documents/pdf/daip_manual-state_govt_(id_3150_ver_1.0.0).pdf
Documented Plans Supporting Education for All: Guidelines for Implementing Documented Plans in Public Schools http://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/Resources/Documents/Documented%20Education%20Planning/GuidelinesForImplementingDocumentedPlans.pdf
Cerebral Palsy Support Network - 77 Glenroy Rd, Glenroy VIC 3046, Email: [email protected]
Australian Quadriplegic Association - 440 Heidelberg Rd, Fairfield VIC 3078, Phone: 9489 0777
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Victoria - 111 Boundary Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Phone: 9320 9555 or freecall: 1800 656 632
For more in the city of Moonee Valley:
http://www.mvcc.vic.gov.au/community-directory/disability/special-needs-support-groups.aspx
Disability Access and Inclusion Plans http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/dscwr/_assets/main/instructional/documents/pdf/daip_manual-state_govt_(id_3150_ver_1.0.0).pdf
Documented Plans Supporting Education for All: Guidelines for Implementing Documented Plans in Public Schools http://www.dcp.wa.gov.au/Resources/Documents/Documented%20Education%20Planning/GuidelinesForImplementingDocumentedPlans.pdf