What is Spina Bifida?
Spina bifida begins early in pregnancy with a failure of the skin to close around the spinal column, or neural tube. Movement and prolonged exposure to amniotic fluid cause damage to the exposed spinal cord. Another key spina bifida fact is that it can cause brain damage: leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the opening in the spine can cause the lower portion of the brain to be drawn down into the spinal column. This, in turn, can block circulation of cerebrospinal fluid and cause fluid build up around the brain. After birth, ongoing complications of spina bifida can include paralysis, club feet, bowel and bladder problems, blue spells, breathing problems and other issues that affect quality of life. For more information watch the Youtube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ii_v3t9hpU Photos below: UCP of Central Florida, A Special Program for Kids with Special Needs : Orlando Family Magazine (Orlando Family Magazine RSS) (n.d.). |
OutlineOutline of important facts and strategies for having a child with Spina Bifida in your classroom.
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Accommodations in the ClassroomA comprehensive guide for school personal working with a child who has Spina Bifida.
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