From: Study Guide for Hardman, Drew, and Egan’s Human Exceptionality, Society, School, and Family, Seventh Edition prepared by Keith W. Allred, Nevada Department of Education

Match  these terms with their correct definition. Some are similar, so read definitions carefully.

a. physical disabilities    b. cerebral palsy        c. contractures         d. spina bifida

e. spina bifida occulta     f. spina bifida cystica               g. spinal cord injuries

h. anemia                         i. muscular dystrophy   j. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

16.1 _____A permanent shortening and thickening of muscle fibers.

16.2 _____A developmental defect of the spinal column.

16.3 _____A condition in which an oblique slit is present in one or more vertebral

structures.

16.4 _____Bodily impairments that interfere with a person's mobility, coordination,

communication, learning, or personal adjustment.

16.5 _____A group of chronic conditions characterized by motor problems, general

physical weakness, lack of coordination, and physical dysfunction.

16.6 _____A malformation of the spinal column in which a tumor-like sack is

produced on the infant's back.

16.7 _____Injuries in which the spinal cord is traumatized or severed.

16.8 _____A virus that reduces the immune system functioning--linked to AIDS.

16.9 _____A group of genetic diseases that are characterized by gradual wasting and

weakening of the voluntary skeletal muscle.

16.10 _____A condition in which there is a deficiency in red blood cells.

a.  spastic   b.  atheoid   c.  ataxic   d.  500,000   e.  4-5/2000

f.   motor problems, general physical weakness, lack of coordination

g. premature birth, maternal infection, chronic disease

16.11 _____Prevalence of CP in the United States.

16.12_____Characteristics associated with cerebral palsy.

16.13_____May all be sources of CP.

16.14_____Children and adults in the U.S. presenting one or more features of CP.

16.15_____Characterized by extreme difficulty in controlling both gross and fine motor

movements.

16.16_____Characterized by involuntary contractions of the muscles which occur when the person attempts to stretch or use various muscle groups.

16.17_____Characterized by constant, contorted, twisting motions, particularly in the wrists and fingers.

Fill the blanks with words relating to physical disabilities.

16.18 The paralysis category that involves the legs only is __________.

16.19 People with physical disabilities are significantly affected by the attitudes and

expectations of __________.

16.20 Because of its multifaceted nature, ___________ may require treatment by

many different professionals.

16.21 The primary treatment for seizures is ________ drug therapy.

16.22 Physical therapists play an important role in maintaining physical functioning and

preventing contractions for people with __________

16.23 After a spinal cord injury once the spine has been stabilized, the ___________

process can begin.

16.24 Removing physical barriers such as curbs and steps makes crossing the street and

entering buildings much easier for those who travel by ___________.

16.25 Physical therapy includes techniques designed to strengthen muscles, teach muscle

relaxation, and optimize __________ function.