Which of the following is an example of an orthopedic impairment?

• A. Asthma
• B. Color blindness
• C. Cerebral palsy
• D. Diabetes

Answer: (C)

An orthopedic impairment involves conditions that affect movement and physical functioning of the muscles, bones, or joints. Cerebral palsy fits this because it is a group of disorders caused by brain damage that leads to impaired muscle tone, coordination, and motor control, resulting in challenges with walking, balance, posture, and fine motor tasks. In school settings, these movement-related difficulties often require accommodations or assistive devices, such as braces or mobility aids. The other options involve different body systems—asthma affects breathing, color blindness affects vision, and diabetes affects metabolism—so they don’t primarily reflect movement-related impairments.