WEEK in REVIEW Articles of Interest in Special Education That Were Reported This Week Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEW . Here, we provide you with some of the most interesting issues that have happened this week in the field of special...

IDEA Definition of Other Health Impairments IDEA Definition: Overview page providing important information on this topic. IDEA Definition of Other Health Impairments Other health impairment means having limited strength, vitality or alertness,...

Characteristcs According to the Starbright Foundation (2002; cited in Turnball et al., 2004), there are numerous complex challenges facing children with health impairments. Common issues are: “loss of sense of control, lack of understanding...

[EXHIBIT 1] Learning Disabilities NASET Coding System and Guide IEP Format WITHOUT Explanations INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM School District/Agency: Barlow School District Name and Address: Edison Township, Va. Section 1- Background...

[EXHIBIT 5] Orthopedic Impairment NASET Coding System and Guide IEP Format WITHOUT Explanations INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM School District/Agency: Lancaster School District Name and Address: Lancaster, PA Section 1- Background Information...

Rett Syndrome Fact Sheet : Facts on Rett Syndrome from NINDS. Rett Syndrome Organization : "At Rettsyndrome.org, our mission is to accelerate full spectrum research to cure Rett syndrome and empower families with information, knowledge, and...

Marfan Syndrome People with Marfan syndrome tend to have excessively long bones and are commonly thin, with long, "spider-like" fingers. Other problems include skeletal malformations, abnormal position of the lens of the eye, and enlargement at...

Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases Acromegaly Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (GH). It most commonly affects middle-aged adults and can result in serious illness and premature...

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is an abnormal increase of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles, or cavities. It occurs if the normal flow of CSF throughout...

Oral-Facial Clefts A cleft is a separation in a body structure. Clefts that occur in the oral-facial region often involve the lip, the roof of the mouth (hard palate) or the soft tissue in the back of the mouth (soft palate). Cleft Lip A cleft...