European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

SPECIAL EDUCATION STRATEGIES IN CEREBRAL PALSY

Shubhangi Kapil Thakur* and Anil B. Kale

ABSTRACT

Raising a child with cerebral palsy can be a complex experience for any parents. The core components of the longitudinal management of motor disabilities include timely family centered care, family involvement of therapeutic process, maximization of functional independence and support of transition to adult medical care. Cerebral palsy is a condition distinguished primarily by its physical impairments arise from early brain damage, there also are risks for learning difficulties associated with the underlying brain atypicalities. Children with cerebral palsy may also have other types of impairments and conditions including speech difficulties, sensory impairments (e.g., vision difficulties), seizure disorders, pain and fatigue that can have significant effects on their ability to learn and succeed in the traditional academic setting. For this reason, appropriate educational services and support are critical in promoting quality of life and independence for these children. special education services begin at age 3 years. Special education is the practice of educate and trained in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs to achieve a higher level of personal self-sufficiency and success in school and their community. Special education services are guided by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal law that delineate the requirements for school districts to provide educational services and support to children with disabilities. Aim and objective: 1. To provide accommodated education for disable students 2. To benefit forms additional educational services such as different approaches to teaching and the use of technology. Material and Methods: literatures available through textbooks, journals and digital media. Conclusion: Developmental education is to identify the presence of specific developmental-behavioural diagnosis, to determine the severity and possible long-term prognosis, and to initiate specific educational interventions. Special education has a positive impact on cerebral palsy patient by providing them with the tools and support they need to succeed in school and in life. Also, Special education can help disable cerebral palsy patient with a variety of support including emotional, behaviour and academic, which helps to live with better quality of life.

Keywords: Cerebral palsy, Special education, Disability.