Brittle Bones: A Handicap with Special Occupational Therapy Needs

Abstract

Children with brittle bones can be educated in ordinary or special schools. In either case, occupational therapy techniques can be helpful for their general management, mobility and educational progress. In this article, areas in which the occupational therapist can help are identified and ways in which an interdisciplinary approach might improve the educational progress of the children are considered. The author draws particular attention to the children's needs for successful handwriting.