According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), spina bifida is a condition that is obvious at birth and disturbs the spine (“Spina Bifida,” 2017). It is a type of neural tube defect. “Spina bifida can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way.” If/when the neural tube does not close all of the way, the backbone that protects the spina cord does not shape and close as it should. When this happens, it can lead to damage to the nerves and spinal cord. Physical and intellectual disabilities can be caused by spinal bifida, which ranges from mild to severe. The size and location of the opening and if the spinal cord and nerves are affected depend on the cruelty of the injury. There are three common types of spina bifida, Myelomeningocele, Meningocele, and Spina Bifida Occulta (“Spina Bifida,” 2017).
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Adolescents and teens develop their own personalities and interests by becoming more self-regulating (Essner, & Holmbeck, 2012). “This transition period can be challenging, especially for people affected by spina bifida. It is important for the parents and caregivers of adolescents and teens with spina bifida to take active steps toward making them independent starting in childhood, so that by the time they are older they can develop the necessary skills to help them reach their full potential” (“Spina Bifida,”
Adolescents and teens develop their own personalities and interests by becoming more self-regulating (Essner, & Holmbeck, 2012). “This transition period can be challenging, especially for people affected by spina bifida. It is important for the parents and caregivers of adolescents and teens with spina bifida to take active steps toward making them independent starting in childhood, so that by the time they are older they can develop the necessary skills to help them reach their full potential” (“Spina Bifida,”