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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...

Rheumatic Fever Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease which may develop after an infection with streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever) and can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. Rheumatic fever is common...

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...

Allergies An allergic reaction involves two features of the human immune response. One is the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE), a type of protein called an antibody that circulates through the blood. The other is the mast cell, a specific...

Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders) Not until the middle of the twentieth century was there a name for a disorder that now appears to affect an estimated one of every five hundred children, a disorder that causes...

Eating Disorders: Facts About Eating Disorders and the Search for Solutions Eating is controlled by many factors, including appetite, food availability, family, peer, and cultural practices, and attempts at voluntary control. Dieting to a body...

Schizophrenia WHAT IS IT? Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disease. Approximately 1 percent of the population develops schizophrenia during their lifetime—more than 2 million Americans suffer from the illness in a given...

Books by the Executive Directors List of Books If I Die Tomorrow - What You Need to Know Today 100 Frequently Asked Questions About the Special Education Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators A Survival Kit for the Special Education...

Forms, Tables, Checklists, and Procedures for Special Education Teachers Introduction Welcome to NASET's Forms, Tables, Checklists, and Procedures . This section of our site consists of numerous forms, tables, checklists, and procedures for...