Low Incidence Disabilities
Children with Low Incidence Disabilities, according to IDEA, are those with disabilities with an expected incidence rate that is less than 1% of the total statewide enrollment. LID students often present with multiple disabilities and, therefore, multiple challenges. A variety of diagnoses--genetic conditions, muscle-skeletal conditions, brain trauma or injury, birth defects, and more---fall under the umbrella of Low Incidence Disabilities. These precious and unique children require highly individualized management and supports, but can thrive in the school and home settings with help. (While the pictures on this page depict very young children, the principles and handling are very similar for most children with Low Incidence Disabilities who continue working on early developmental skills.)
Children with Low Incidence Disabilities, according to IDEA, are those with disabilities with an expected incidence rate that is less than 1% of the total statewide enrollment. LID students often present with multiple disabilities and, therefore, multiple challenges. A variety of diagnoses--genetic conditions, muscle-skeletal conditions, brain trauma or injury, birth defects, and more---fall under the umbrella of Low Incidence Disabilities. These precious and unique children require highly individualized management and supports, but can thrive in the school and home settings with help. (While the pictures on this page depict very young children, the principles and handling are very similar for most children with Low Incidence Disabilities who continue working on early developmental skills.)
Activities To Develop Trunk Strength
Activities To Develop Trunk Strength
These pictures are credited to 2020 Dinosaur Physical Therapy
Tummy Time on Ball
Tummy Time on Ball
Tummy Time on Ramp
Tummy Time on Ramp
Tummy Time on Wedge Cushion
Tummy Time on Wedge Cushion
Sitting on Dyna- Disc
Sitting on Dyna- Disc
Sitting on Ball
Sitting on Ball
Quadruped over Bolster
Quadruped over Bolster
Working on Sitting with a Child with Low Muscle Tone
Working on Sitting with a Child with Low Muscle Tone
Working on Standing Balance with a Low Tone Child
Working on Standing Balance with a Low Tone Child
Walking (Cruising) Between Pieces of Furniture
Walking (Cruising) Between Pieces of Furniture
Strengthening a Weaker Leg
Strengthening a Weaker Leg
Impact of Pelvic Positioning on Posture
Impact of Pelvic Positioning on Posture
Parents, below is an excellent link which will take you to a site to provide you with much information about Active Learning. Please visit and explore.
Parents, below is an excellent link which will take you to a site to provide you with much information about Active Learning. Please visit and explore.
Once at the Active Learning site, click the down arrow on "Families" on the black tool bar (horizontal) and select "Home Hacks" to see a number of creative Active Learning tools you can easily make for your child with items already in the drawers, closets, and cabinets of your home. Explore the site and find much, much more!
Once at the Active Learning site, click the down arrow on "Families" on the black tool bar (horizontal) and select "Home Hacks" to see a number of creative Active Learning tools you can easily make for your child with items already in the drawers, closets, and cabinets of your home. Explore the site and find much, much more!
To view the following Active Learning video presented by Texas School For the Blind and Visually Impaired, please click on the link in the box below. This video provides an excellent resource demonstrating many wonderful strategies and principles for students who learn atypically. While an effective learning strategy for the visually impaired, Active Learning is also highly effective for many students with a low incidence disability.
To view the following Active Learning video presented by Texas School For the Blind and Visually Impaired, please click on the link in the box below. This video provides an excellent resource demonstrating many wonderful strategies and principles for students who learn atypically. While an effective learning strategy for the visually impaired, Active Learning is also highly effective for many students with a low incidence disability.
Sometimes superheros reside in the hearts of small children fighting big battles.
Wilf the Storyteller