One of the main considerations is the use of the team approach in developing and carrying out a child's educational program. The team generally includes the parents, professionals, medical professionals, and health-related professionals such as...

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...

MODULE/UNIT SUMMARIES NASET / AASEP - Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education (BCASE) Program The NASET and AASEP Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education (BCASE) Program is comprised of a comprehensive compilation of...

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Mental Health Is Important Mental health is how people think, feel, and act as they face life's situations. It affects how people handle stress, relate to one another, and make decisions. Mental health...

WEEK IN REVIEW New NASET Publications and Articles of Interest in Special Education and Disabilities That Were Reported This Week August 28, 2015 - Vol 11, Issue 35 In This Issue TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK Quick Links Read Week in Review on...

Tuberculosis Many people think tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of the past. But, TB is still a leading killer of young adults worldwide. Some 2 billion people – one-third of the world's population – are infected with the TB bacterium, M....

Gender Features Males are significantly more likely than females to fall within each major disability group. The largest disparity is within the category of emotionally disturbed, where boys comprise some 80 percent of the population. Boys also...

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...

Social Security and Disability Information and Benefits Resources and Benefits from SSA Benefits for Children with Disabilities A child under age 18 may have a disability, but we don't need to consider the child's disability when deciding if he...

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...