Disability & Cerebral Palsy
Disability takes on many forms. Vista Nova accommodates children with physical, developmental and learning disabilities, amongst others. Many misconceptions surround these and have led to a stigma being attached to the word.
The most important misconception that must be addressed is that Disability does not imply a lack of intelligence. This is an unfortunate perception that has been disproved by some of the most brilliant analytical minds of our time.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy refers to a group of permanent but non-progressive disorders of posture and movement. It is caused by damage to the immature brain, which can occur before or during birth.
Cerebral Palsy does not necessarily extend to affecting intelligence but it does hamper the child’s ability to learn without the proper interventions.
Physical Disabilities
Physical disability can arise from incidents such as birth defects, domestic or motor accidents.
A physical disability may, in some cases, give the person an awkward appearance but this is no determinant of their cognitive ability.
Specific Learning Disabilities
These learners have average or above-average intelligence, yet they underachieve. They often have problems understanding the written word or writing down thoughts that they are able to express orally.
In a mainstream school environment they could be labelled as “slow learners” but this is often far from the truth. They require intensive remediation and intervention to ensure that they achieve their full potential.
Disability takes on many forms. Vista Nova accommodates children with physical, developmental and learning disabilities, amongst others. Many misconceptions surround these and have led to a stigma being attached to the word.
The most important misconception that must be addressed is that Disability does not imply a lack of intelligence. This is an unfortunate perception that has been disproved by some of the most brilliant analytical minds of our time.
3.1 Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy refers to a group of permanent but non-progressive disorders of posture and movement. It is caused by damage to the immature brain, which can occur before or during birth.
Cerebral Palsy does not necessarily extend to affecting intelligence but it does hamper the child’s ability to learn without the proper interventions.
3.2 Physical Disabilities
Physical disability can arise from incidents such as birth defects, domestic or motor accidents.
A physical disability may, in some cases, give the person an awkward appearance but this is no determinant of their cognitive ability.
3.3 Specific Learning Disabilities
These learners have average or above-average intelligence, yet they underachieve. They often have problems understanding the written word or writing down thoughts that they are able to express orally.
In a mainstream school environment they could be labelled as “slow learners” but this is often far from the truth. They require intensive remediation and intervention to ensure that they achieve their full potential.
