What Are the Types of Disability?

There are four broad categories of disability services Melbourne. Within each area are several subcategories that fall under an impairment of functioning approach.

Physical disabilities refer to any impairment that interferes with normal body functioning and control, including tremors, paralysis, arthritis or missing limbs. They may exist from birth or be acquired throughout life.

Physical

Physical disabilities are impairments which limit an individual’s mobility, dexterity and stamina and may have existed from birth or be acquired during life.

Conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP), spinal cord injury, amputations, muscular dystrophy and arthritis can cause debilitating conditions like cerebral palsy. Furthermore, accidents, trauma or surgeries such as broken bones or herniated disc surgery can also contribute to this situation.

Congenital conditions that cause physical disability include dwarfism and growth disorders like achondroplasia or gigantism; diseases like multiple sclerosis wherein the immune system attacks nerve sheaths covering nerves in the brain and spinal cord may also contribute. Some individuals will experience permanent disability while others only temporary ones such as after suffering a stroke may only require temporary support to cope with their illness or injury until recovery takes place; having access to support services can assist those living with physical disabilities positively navigate their condition as well as cope positively with daily challenges and stressors that arises due to living life’s stressors.

Mental

Mental disabilities may result from genetic conditions, brain injuries or illnesses and can interfere with an individual’s ability to learn, use language and regulate emotions as well as their mood and interactions with others. Common mental disabilities include autism, depression and anxiety.

Locomotor disability refers to any condition which restricts mobility. This could be the result of an accident, illness or a medical condition such as cerebral palsy.

Developmental disabilities affect individuals from their childhood through adulthood and may include effects such as learning, self-direction, economic independence, receptive and expressive language ability, physical abilities and social interactions. A developmental disability may be the result of genetic conditions, brain injuries or illnesses such as Down Syndrome or foetal alcohol syndrome; for children with deaf-blindness both hearing and vision impairment require special services tailored specifically for them; additional aids or technology might help assist their learning as well as emotional support and social skills training programs.

Sensory

Sensory impairment affects every sense: smell, touch, taste and vision. While some symptoms may be noticeable immediately, others can adapt successfully without outward signs of sensory disability.

Disability can be either genetic, meaning it was present from birth, or acquired due to illness or injury. They may affect all five senses or just one, such as hearing and vision impairment (or loss), deafblindness and reduced tactile and olfactory sensation (tactile/olfactory impairment).

People living with sensory disabilities may gain access to specialized equipment or services through local community health centres or disability respite accommodation providers. Our free e-learning course can increase awareness of ways you can support people living with sensory impairments while ensuring they don’t feel excluded from participating effectively in society.

Emotional

Children who suffer from emotional disabilities can find it challenging to form or maintain meaningful relationships, including teachers and classmates. This may be caused by childhood trauma or abuse, irrational fears or schizophrenia.

These disorders are characterized by persistently negative emotional states such as anxiety and mood disorders. Furthermore, these people may find it challenging to keep up with schoolwork demands.

Emotional disturbance is one of the categories included in IDEA, which ensures children with disabilities receive special education and related services in public schools. In order to qualify, students must possess five characteristics. To do so: