Aicardi Syndrome Aicardi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder identified by the French Neurologist, Dr. Jean Aicardi in 1965. The number of identified cases of girls with Aicardi syndrome is approximately 300 - 500 worldwide. It is characterized...

Alcohol Dependece Alcoholism (also known as “alcohol dependence),” is a disease that includes four symptoms: Craving: A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Loss of control: The inability to limit one’s drinking on any given occasion. Physical...

Angelman Syndrome – National Association of Special Education Teachers Angelman syndrome is a chromosomal (gene-linked) disease that causes neurological problems. The physician Harold Angelman first identified the syndrome in 1965, when he...

Alpers Disease – National Association of Special Education Teachers Alpers disease is a rare, genetically determined disease of the brain that causes progressive degeneration of grey matter in the cerebrum. The first sign of the disease usually...

Childhood Cancers Cancer is a group of many related diseases that begin in cells, the body's basic unit of life. To understand cancer, it is helpful to know what happens when normal cells become cancerous. The body is made up of many types of...

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...

Comprehensive Overview of Intellectual Disability Comprehensive Overview of Intellectual Disability What is Intellectual Disability? Intellectual Disability is a term used when a person has certain limitations in mental functioning and in...

Specific Learning Disabilities Specific Learning Disabilities - Topic Categories Accommodations/Modifications Adults with Learning Disabilities Advocacy Information Assessment Assistive Technology Audio/Video Tapes Causes Characteristics...

Intellectual Disabilities Intellectual Disabilities Topic Categories Accommodations/Modifications Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Advocacy Information Assessment Assistive Technology Books and Publications Causes Characteristics...

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Topic Categories Accommodations Adults with Emotional Disturbance Advocacy Information Anxiety Disorders Assessment Assistive Technology Bipolar Disorder Books and...