Borderline personality disorder Raising questions, finding answers Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior. This...

PSPP FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions about PSPP What is a Paraprofessional? Paraprofessionals provide assistance to a variety of students including those with and without disabilities, with health needs, with limited...

[EXHIBIT 6] Orthopedic Impairment NASET Coding System and Guide IEP Format WITH Explanations INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM School District/Agency: Lancaster School District Name and Address: Lancaster, PA Section 1- Background Information...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disabling disease characterized by severe overwhelming fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition. Individuals have four or more of the following...

Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic (long-lasting) skin disease of scaling and inflammation that affects 2 to 2.6 percent of the United States population, or between 5.8 and 7.5 million people. Although the disease occurs in all age groups, it...

WEEK IN REVIEW New NASET Publications and Articles of Interest in Special Education and Disabilities That Were Reported This Week April 6, 2012 - Vol 8, Issue 14 In This Issue TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Quick Links Read Week in Review on NASET...

What is Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is an umbrella-like term used to describe a group of chronic disorders impairing control of movement that appear in the first few years of life and generally do not worsen over time. The disorders are...

BCSE FAQs NASET / AASEP - Board Certification in Special Education (BCSE) Program BCSE FAQ Frequently Asked Questions What is Board Certification in Special Education? The NASET/AASEP Board Certification in Special Education represents a...

Congenital Heart Diseases Congenital heart diseases are abnormalities of the heart's structure and function caused by abnormal or disordered heart development before birth. Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a broad term that can describe a...

Epilepsy Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes signal abnormally. In epilepsy, the normal pattern of neuronal activity becomes disturbed, causing strange sensations, emotions, and...