Semester Seventh II: B.S. in Special Education University of Karachi

Major – II:    PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: An Introduction

Course Code: 621

Credit Hours: 03

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

This course is designed to help students to understand the concept of physical disability, its definition, classification, causes and prevention. Students will focus on the development of teaching and programming skills required for the teaching of children with physical disability.

 

ADVANCE ORGANIZERS

1.    What definition is used for students with physical disability?

1. How are levels of physical disability differentiated?
   
2. What are the primary characteristics of students with physical disability?
   
3. What instructional approaches and teaching tactics are appropriate for students with physical disability and health impairments
   

 

UNIT – 1:    Introduction

1.1    Definition

        1.2    Classification

        1.3    Guidelines for Determining Level of Impairment

 

UNIT – 2:    Psychological and Behavioral Characteristics

1. Cognitive
   
2. Academic
   
3. Physical
   
4. Health Related
   
5. Behavioral
   
6. Personality Characteristics
   

 

UNIT – 3:    Selected Physical and Health Impairments

1. Asthma
   
2. Cancer (Childhood)
   
3. Cerebral Palsy
   
4. Cystic Fibrosis
   
5. Diabetes (Juvenile Diabetes)
   
6. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
   
7. Infectious Diseases
   
8. Muscular Dystrophy
   
9. Seizure Disorders
   
10. Spinal Bifida
    
11. Traumatic Brain Injury
    
12. Others
    

 

UNIT – 4:    Educational Considerations

1. Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Adaptive Devices for Daily Living
   
2. Individualized Planning
   
3. Educational Placement
   
4. Educational Goals and Curricula
   
5. Neurological Rehabilitation
   
6. Physiotherapy
   
7. Hydrotherapy
   
8. Conductive Education
   
9. Pastoral Management
   

 

UNIT – 5:    Special Educators at Work

1. Early intervention
   
2. Transition
   
3. Students with Physical Disabilities in Regular Education Classrooms
   
4. Inter-Link Services
   
5. Career Education
   

 

Recommended Books

 

1. Hallahan, D.P. and Kauffman, J.M. (1997)
   Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education: Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
   
2. Heward, W.L. and Orlansky, M.D. (1992) Exceptional Children: An Introductory Survey of Special Education. New York: MacMillan Publishing Company
   
3. Smith T.E., et al. (1995) Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
   
4. Ysseldyke, J.E. and Algozzine, B. (1995) Special Education: A Practical Approach for Teachers. Boston: Houghton Mifflin