Overview of NASET The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is a national membership organization dedicated to rendering all possible support and assistance to those preparing for or teaching in the field of special...

Overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control...

Overview and Preparation for the Annual and Triennial Reviews-old Table of Contents Section I-Overview of the Annual Review Process Part I-When Does the Annual Review Occur? Part II-How is a Parent Notified of the Meeting? Part III-What Takes...

Overview and Preparation for the Annual and Triennial Reviews Table of Contents Section I-Overview of the Annual Review Process Part I-When Does the Annual Review Occur? Part II-How is a Parent Notified of the Meeting? Part III-What Takes Place...

Overview Many conditions and diseases can significantly affect a child’s health and ability to function successfully in school. Most health impairments are chronic conditions; that is, they are always present, or they recur. By contrast, and...

Other Health Impairments Other Health Impairments-Topic Categories Aicardi Syndrome Alcohol Dependence Alexander Disease Allergies Alpers Disease Angelman Syndrome Arthritis Asthma Autoimmune Diseases Blood Disorders Cancers of Childhood...

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Overview Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures of the hip, spine,...

Osteogenesis Imperfecta People with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) have bones that fracture easily, low muscle mass, and joint and ligament laxity. There are four major types of OI ranging in severity from mild to lethal. The appearance of people...

Osteogenesis Impefecta Definition Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause. There are at least four recognized forms of the disorder, representing...

Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Impairments Orthopedic Impairments Topic Categories Bone Diseases Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy Cerebral Palsy Hydrocephalus Muscular Dystrophy Poliomyelitis Scoliosis Spina Bifida Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Muscular...