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...

Comprehensive Overview of Speech and Language Impairments Definition Speech and language disorders refer to problems in communication and related areas such as oral motor function. These delays and disorders range from simple sound...

What is spinal muscular atrophy? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of hereditary diseases that progressively destroys motor neurons—nerve cells in the brain stem and spinal cord that control essential skeletal muscle activity such as...

Medications SPECIAL MESSAGE This summary is designed to help mental health patients and their families understand how and why medications can be used as part of the treatment of mental health problems. It is important for you to be well...

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...

Latest Career Center Classifieds Early Intervention Official Designees NEW YORK Job Category: Sr. Health Care Program/Analyst Description: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, one of the oldest and largest public health...

Latest Career Center Classifieds Special Education Teacher Charleston, SC Job Category: Part-time multi-categorical Secondary Education SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under direction of school director, will provide quality services to special education...

Latest Career Center Classifieds Superintendent Vancouver, WA Job Category: Superintendent CLOSES: Open until filled (initial review begins November 16, 2007) The Washington State School for the Deaf (WSD) has an excellent opportunity for...

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...

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...