There are some great ways to support a child with Spina Bifida in the classroom. Depending on their form of Spina Bifida they may be in a wheelchair or use splints or braces, so arranging the class layout for accessibility may be necessary.
Some children may also need extra time to get from class to class as well as requiring extra bathroom breaks.
Physical exercises that will help them develop the muscles in their upper body are also helpful, such as:
References:
http://www.noahsark.net.au/
www.kidshealth.org
Some children may also need extra time to get from class to class as well as requiring extra bathroom breaks.
Physical exercises that will help them develop the muscles in their upper body are also helpful, such as:
- Dancing along to music (their dancing might look different that others if they are in a wheelchair)
- Building blocks such as lego
- Catching and throwing ball
- Circle games that involve rolling or pushing a ball to their classmates
- Activities that allow them to touch as well as see such as: colouring, painting or play dough or clay
References:
http://www.noahsark.net.au/
www.kidshealth.org