"I say unto thee, arise. And straightway the damsel arose, and walked"
Mark 5:41-42

Physical Limitations

I met Bryce, briefly and gave him a short lesson. I was learning still how to read his eye gaze and how long it too him before he settled on an answer. He actually gives me a pretty clear answer at first then seems to debate--possibly because he wasn't sure I would be ok with his answer. His second answer is very clear. With time, you learn to read and understand an individual better. Bryce gave me a chance and didn't give up on me, which I appreciate. Bryce is quite gifted with technology actually and commonly answers yes and no questions with the raising or lower of his eyes. I didn't get this clarification until after the interview. I should have asked about this before I did this interview as I would have been able to read him quicker. Even though our interview was 2 questions long, I hope you can learn from this video. (It was a pleasure to meet you Bryce!) 

There are a variety of disabilities that cause physical limitations--or in other words impair movement or 'typical' movement.

Ideas to help:
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1-Make eye contact and say 'hello'--The difficulty with movement can sometimes make interactions more difficult particularly when nonverbal as well. Make a particular effort to acknowledge and greet. Additionally, when we bend down it is natural to talk in a higher pitched voice as we associate it with children. Be mindful of this and talk normally.

2-Be mindful to make rooms accessible--make sure aisles allow for enough room for a wheelchair and walkers to get around and turn corners. 

3-Plan how you will include in activities--Figure out how you will adapt activities to allow all to participate or what role they will play in each activity.

4-When needed, figure out how you will deliver options so the individual can communicate if their hands are not able to move with some control.

​"Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew...those things which ye do hear and see:
The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk..."
Matthew 11:4-5