Hemiplegia- Educational Implications
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Frequently Asked Questions —
Date posted:
March 1st, 2012
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I am teaching a Student with Hemiplegia - who do I need to consider?
- 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 / blu-tac to stop papers, books sliding on table topLoose 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.
