| Multiple Disabilities - Characteristics & Implications Children and youth with severe or multiple disabilities may exhibit a wide range of characteristics, depending on the combination and severity of disabilities and the person's age. Some of these characteristics may include:
Difficulty in basic physical mobility; Tendency to forget skills through disuse; Trouble generalizing skills from one situation to another; and/or A need for support in major life activities (e.g., domestic, leisure, community use, vocational).
A variety of medical problems may accompany severe
disabilities. Examples include seizures, sensory loss, hydrocephalus,
and scoliosis. These conditions should be considered when establishing
school services. A multi-disciplinary team consisting of the student's
parents, educational specialists and medical specialists in the areas
in which the individual demonstrates problems should work together to
plan and coordinate necessary services. |
