Characteristics of Children with Orthopedic Impairments

Because of the wide variety of orthopedic diagnosis, impairments have a wide range of characteristics. Some characteristics may include:

• slurred speech

• body pain and discomfort

• fatigue

• poor sleep quality

• constant absence from class

• limping

• limited or lack of ability to accomplish a particular motor movement

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Helpful sites:

Provides terminology, and various characteristics:

http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/children/orthopedic-impairments.php