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Nature
of disability : |
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He is mentally retarded, unable to unfold his left arm and
fingers. He keeps his mouth open and always saliva oozes out. |
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Medical
history : |
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He
was born in a normal delivery. At the age of three he was
diagnosed as a mentally retarded child. He was treated at
the Government children’s hospital, Chennai and CMC hospital,
Vellore. |
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Training Given at 'Nesam' : |
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He
was operated upon his throat at the expenses of the school.
This is aimed at his speech ability. |
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He
is trained to move the tongue and to relax the jaw so that
he can talk. |
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He
is given physio- therapy exercises to stretch his arm and
unfold his fingers. |
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He
can recognize some letters and numerals. He is being taught
to write some letters. |
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The
teachers demonstrate many objects and eatables and explain
where to buy them. |
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He
is being taught the different colors and he has acquired some
sense of traffic. |
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The
teachers concentrate mainly on his daily activities of life
and to fulfill his basic needs. |
