Spinal Cord Injury SCI

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Spinal Cord Injury(SCI)

• SPED 100 Exceptional Children
• By Nicole A. Jewell May 3, 2006

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SCIDefining the disability

• A spinal cord injury begins with a sudden,
  traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or
  dislocates surrounding vertebrae.

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SCICauses Note vehicle crashes!!

• These percentages are universal for adults and
  children.

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SCIPhoto gallery of people affected

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SCITreatments

• Improved emergency care for people with spinal
  cord injuries and aggressive treatment and
  rehabilitation can minimize damage to the nervous
  system and even restore limited abilities. 
• Rehabilitation programs combine physical
  therapies with skill-building activities and
  counseling to provide social and emotional
  support. 

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SCIResearch being done

• The National Institute of Neurological Disorders
  and Stroke (NINDS) conducts spinal cord research
  in its laboratories.
• Many universities are conducting studies to help
  treat spinal cord injuries to help with quicker
  rehabilitation and recovery.
• National Institute for Disability and
  Rehabilitation Research is conducting research
  about the biological processes of skin breakdown
  and healing in SCI cases.

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SCI in the classroomHow teachers can adapt..

• Have education materials that are SCI sensitive
  so that the students can learn easier.
• Make sure the classroom is wheelchair accessible
  and all the equipment in the classroom, i.e.
  computers, reading centers, desks, etc.
• Make sure the SCI child can be involved in group
  activities, dont just assume they should sit
  back and watch.
• Give the student extra time to get around in the
  class, to take tests, etc. Modifications will be
  essential.
• Let the student be involved in regular classroom
  activities as often as probable, but give them
  independent activities that will be sensitive to
  their needs too.

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SCIConclusion

• Spinal Cord Injuries can be either complete or
  incomplete. This means that either the injury can
  be rehabilitated, or not. Students in the
  classroom should be treated accordingly.
• Here are some websites to visit where I got most
  of my information and photos http//www.nlm.nih.g
  ov/medicineplus/spinalcordinjuries.html
• www/chrisreevehomepage.com