Chapter 7 Physical Disabilities and Health Problems

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Across
  1. 4. / most common chronic childhood disease - a child will have discomfort and tightness in chest - breathing may turn to wheezing
  2. 5. / a therapeutic device to help maintain a child's position
  3. 8. palsy / A condition caused by injury to certain parts of the brain; usually results in paralysis and uncontrollable muscle movements in particular parts of the body
  4. 10. of motion / the direction in degree in which arms, legs, and other parts of the skeleton can move
  5. 13. motor responses / responses that the individual controls
  6. 17. / alterations used in a classroom to help children with motor impairments have a safe and appropriate learning environment
  7. 20. / related to treatment of a disease or disability
  8. 22. / showing no signs of a disease or impairment that may be present
  9. 23. / artificial devices replacing body parts that are damaged at birth or later removed
  10. 25. materials / materials that children can handle and work with, such as puzzles, blocks, and wooden beads
  11. 26. / a common childhood cancer - chemotherapy and radiation are used as treatment
Down
  1. 1. equipment / mobility devices, prostheses, and prescribed alterations of standard furnishings to meet the needs of exceptional children
  2. 2. system / the aspect of the body functioning responsibly for warding off diseases
  3. 3. apnea / condition that interrupts or may stop normal breathing during sleep
  4. 6. / there are 2 types - the body does not produce or properly use insulin
  5. 7. reflexes / responses the infant is born with such as behaviors, grasping, stepping, rooting, and sucking
  6. 9. / a tube implanted into the brain to allow proper circulation and drainage of fluids within the skull
  7. 11. / a therapeutic device to help maintain standing position
  8. 12. / having abnormally high muscle tone
  9. 14. / permanent tightening of muscles and joints
  10. 15. / caused by a disturbance of the electrical activity of the brain
  11. 16. / the condition of being considerably overweight
  12. 18. / the chemical process within living cells by which energy is manufactured so that body systems can carry out their functions
  13. 19. / condition that results from undrained fluids leading to enlarged head and ultimate deterioration of the brain
  14. 21. fibrosis / characterized by excessive mucus, a chronic cough, progressive lung damage, and inability to absorb fats and proteins appropriately
  15. 24. too little muscle tone
  16. 27. / an acronym for the framework that guides the development of curricula that are flexible and supportive of all students