Orthopedic or physical disabilities describe medical or structural conditions which may be serious enough to
disrupt the child’s development and require special attention in school. Typical examples of orthopedic or
physical problems include disabilities present at birth (such as missing limbs, spina bifida, etc.), as well as
physical problems resulting from other causes (such as contractures caused by burns or fractures, etc.). In
addition, neurological problems, such as cerebral palsy, may be included in this category.