Redbridge SERC

Educational implications

Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions  —  Date posted: January 5th, 2012   Number of views: 1217


What are the educational implications for students who have Hemplegia?

  • Encourage pupil to use weaker side in activities, sports and play.
  • Monitor posture- position pupil to face the teacher/ whiteboard.
  • Minimise distraction– position away from door/ aisle.
  • Sit squarely with weaker arm on the table.
  • Sit with feet flat to support posture.
  • Use dycem matting / blut tac to stop papers, books sliding on table top
  • Loose paper maybe easier than exercise books.
  • Supporting staff member should sit alongside not in front of.
  • Provide squared paper in Maths—easier to line up columns.

 

 

 


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