Paraplegia

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Paraplegia

Paraplegia

What do you already know about Paraplegia?

00:46

Did Liv do anything wrong by being active? Explain.

01:45

What are some ways one can support what Liv had to go through?

What is Paraplegia?

• Paraplegia is the symptom of paralysis that mainly affects your legs. 

• This usually happens because of injuries to your nervous system, especially your spinal cord, but it can also happen with various medical conditions and 

https://www.flintrehab.com/paraplegia/#:~:text=Paraplegia%20refers%20to%20paralysis%20of,%2C%20mobility%2C%20and%20functional%20independence.

04:26

What do you consider to be the most important thing from the video to use as a teacher?

How to Show Support in the Classroom

To show support in classroom, it can look different from student to student. Support can include;

• Speak directly to the person, not to an accompanying support person
• If you are not sure what to do, ask, “Can I help?”
• Remove obstacles and arrange furniture to ensure clear passage 
• Make sure the student can see the instructor, whiteboard and/or screen at all times.

https://knowledgeworks.org/resources/10-ways-encourage-student-voice/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1t2pBhAFEiwA_-A-NJBgfmAbpV_qR7nvv_Wr-X4MTjeW_0NotnHOLLj7rATPkxK1BMDHARoCm9EQAvD_BwE

Where to Find Information

There are many online resources for to learn about paraplegia but the best would from the United Spinal Association it self.

https://unitedspinal.org/spinal-cord-resources/?gclid=CjwKCAjwkNOpBhBEEiwAb3MvvXJHMLUmC5iKLrApFG-BaxfP5Zi4bQL3wQVAsBHWMNAA_lS-5irSARoC0EkQAvD_BwE 

What is something you used to think but now know after watching this presentation?