Educational implications
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Frequently Asked Questions —
Date posted:
January 9th, 2012
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What are the educational implications for students who have Muscular Dystrophy?
- In Primary School the main considerations are around mobility and independence.
- In PE pupils should be encouraged to access as many physical activities as possible to use the full range of movements for as long as possible.
- Physiotherapists can provide help and support for PE lessons.
- Newbridge Outreach can provide alternative physical activities e.g. Olympic Challenge
- Pupils will tire easily - monitor fatigue / look for patterns in school week.
- Because of increasing weakness in the shoulder girdle muscles, the child should not be pulled up by the hands or from under the arms.
- Use of ICT early on to establish skills before they are required.
- Extra time / scribe during tests / examinations
- Pace your day - consider the effect of fatigue and how to support this.
- In Secondary School the issues increase around care needs, independence, fatigue, peer support, transition.
