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Types of Special Need
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Brittle Bone Disease
This condition is
caused by a lack of the collagen protein which builds bone, nails, skin,
ligaments and teeth. The absence of this leads to bones fracturing extremely
easily. Repeated fractures and weak bones can result in small stature. This
condition can lead to deafness in adulthood.
What to look for:
children with this condition will bruise easily. Before diagnosis they may be
thought of as accident-prone.
It is important
that these children have a calcium-rich diet.
Case
Studies
Teaching
Strategies
People who can
help: SENCO/Resource Teacher;
Physiotherapist
Books
Further Information
http://www.dundee.ac.uk/medther/tayendoweb/images/brittle_bone_disease.htm
http://www.webhealth.co.uk/a_to_z_of_health/brittlebone.asp
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/brittlebones.html
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