FRHD 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Plan Canada, Motor Skill, War Measures Act
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Impairment = abnormality of body structure and system function, any cause impaired functioning in various domains. Disability = considered a consequence of impairment (ex. Handicap = disadvantage due to impairment (more environmental specific) At risk = risk status for likelihood of a particular experience/outcome (ex. Fail school: risk factors biological, physical and emotional needs are not meant, protective factors socialization, secure attachment, speech/language skills. Health care management = technical or medical support. Impairment = abnormality of body structure and system function any kind. Developmental disability = is the term used to describe a number of conditions whereby the individual is significantly behind other people in terms of intellectual, social and life skills development. Cognitive, intellectual vs. mental retardation (fallen out of favour more common is intellectual disability. All people have a right to education (charter of rights and freedom) Normalization need to know what normal development is to determine abnormalities. Self-determinism the right to speak for yourself.