ADHD Series NASET ADHD SERIES INTRODUCTION Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the core symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A child s academic success is often dependent on his or her ability to attend to...

The National Institutes of Health has developed a research plan to advance understanding of Down syndrome and speed development of new treatments for the condition, the most frequent genetic cause of mild to moderate mental retardation and...

Comprehensive Overview of Hearing Impairments Definition The Education of the Handicapped Act (P.L. 94-142), includes "hearing impairment" and "deafness" as two of the categories under which children with disabilities may be eligible for...

Paget's Disease of Bone What is Paget's disease of bone? Paget's disease is a chronic disorder that typically results in enlarged and deformed bones. The excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue that occurs with Paget's disease can...

Severe Disabilities Series NASET’s Educating Children with Severe Disabilities Series Go to the PDP Menu Introduction to Students with Severe Disabilities - Click Here for Available Issues NASET is proud to offer a new series devoted...

Major Changes in IEP Diagnosis and Classification for Children with Disabilities Proposed by National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) By Dr. Roger Pierangelo and Dr. George Giuliani Executive Directors of the National...

Module/Unit Summaries NASET / AASEP - Board Certification in Special Education (BCSE) Program The NASET and AASEP Board Certification in Special Education (BCSE) Program is comprised of a comprehensive compilation of 58 Units of study broken...

Hearing Impairments Hearing Impairment Topic Categories Accommodations Adults with Hearing Impairments Advocacy Assessment Assistive Technology Audio/Video Tapes Books and Publications Causes Characteristics Classifications Classroom Management...

The Educator's Diagnostic Manual of Disabilities and Disorders (EDM) Authors Dr. George Giuliani J.D., Psy.D., FSICPP Dr. Roger Pierangelo PhD., FSICPP "This work offers educators a manual that finally puts them on a level professional playing...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is initiating a multi-state collaborative study to help identify factors that may put children at risk for autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and other developmental disabilities. Approximately...