Parallel curriculum, as outlined in the text (see page 380), is often an essential part of instruction for individuals with OHI/Physical disabilities. Task – Respond to these 2 questions:(1) What is a “parallel curriculum?” (Do not Google this term because it will bring up different information. Instead, be sure to read pages 379-380 in textbook and/or the information linked here
Download the information linked here)(2) Read the scenario below and identify one objective that should be addressed within the parallel curriculum for this student (an objective that is NOT academic) and provide one example of how you may teach to the objective.
Scenario: An 11th grade student with Cerebral Palsy. The student uses a wheelchair and has limited gross motor skills with his hands/arms. This means that he has difficulties holding a pencil to write, buttoning his shirt, and many hygiene practices. He is unable to use a restroom and needs assistance when he needs to be changed. He can feed himself and drink from a cup but does so with great difficulty. He cannot cut food though. His speech patterns are difficult to understand by anyone that is not familiar with him. Further, he has difficulties reading. He does, however, have excellent listening comprehension. With accommodations, he performs well in all academic areas and hopes to attend college upon graduation. He navigates independently in his wheelchair, including using elevators. He pushes buttons in an elevator, as well as on an enlarged keyboard, using a modified gripper.
