Causes of Disabilities

Children With Developmental Challenges 3(2+1)

Lesson 2 : Classification of Disabilities

Causes of Disabilities

The major cuasative factors for disabilities include

Prenatal

  • Genetic, Chromosomal
  • Infections in mother
  • Exposure to toxic substances
  • Thyroid deficiency
  • Congenital defects in the brain

Peri-natal

  • Deprivation of oxygen during birth
  • Abnormal fetal presentation
  • Difficulties during the process of labour
  • Injury to the brain & bleeding in the brain
  • Low weight baby
  • Breathing problems
  • Severe jaundice
  • Severe infection

Postnatal

  • Infections of the brain
  • Iodine deficiency
  • Accidents & Head Injury à Bleeding & Hypoxia
  • Metabolic disorders : hypoglycemia, PKU
  • Malnutrition
  • Environmental causes: Lack of love, security, motivation, discipline
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