Endocrine and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 205 Jacksonville, FL 32204 Phone: 904–353–7878 Internet: http://www.aace.com/ Christopher Seymour, M.B.A., Executive Director Purpose: A professional...

Cultural Features Although European Americans are proportionately underrepresented among students with disabilities, their highest representation is in the “Other Health Impairments” category. Back to Disability Resource Page | Back to Other...

Comprehensive Overview of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently. (The exact definition of TBI, according to special education law, is...

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...

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...

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Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) ADHD Topic Categories Accommodations and Modifications Adults with ADHD Advocacy Information Assessment Assistive Technology Books and Publications Causes Characteristics Classifications and Types...

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...