Oral-Facial Clefts A cleft is a separation in a body structure. Clefts that occur in the oral-facial region often involve the lip, the roof of the mouth (hard palate) or the soft tissue in the back of the mouth (soft palate). Cleft Lip A cleft...

Lead Poisoning Too much lead in the body can seriously injure the brain, nervous system, red blood cells, and the kidneys. Higher levels of lead in the body can cause mental retardation, fits (convulsions), falling out (unconsciousness, coma),...

Matthew D. Lucas, Ed.D., C.A.P.E. Longwood University Carolyn R. Watson, Student Longwood University Abstract The participation of students with speech impairments in recess can often be both challenging and rewarding for the students and...

Matthew Lucas Abstract During recess, the participation of a student with visual impairments in terms of movement can often be both challenging and rewarding for the student and general education teacher. This paper will address common...

Table of Contents Introduction What is Cerebral Palsy? What Other Medical Disorders? What Causes Cerebral Palsy? What are the Risk Factors? What Are the Early Signs? How is Cerebral Palsy Diagnosed? How is Cerebral Palsy Managed? What Specific...

NASET WEEK IN REVIEW National Association of Special Education Teachers May 12, 2017 Vol 13 Issue # 19 Dear NASET News, Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEW . Here, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and or download, as...

Newly Updated! Now with Common Core State Standards & More! IEP Goals and Objectives for the iPhone and iPad Special Education Dictionary To learn more, Click Here Parent Teacher Conference Handout To learn more, Click Here WEEK IN REVIEW New...

Rett Syndrome Fact Sheet : Facts on Rett Syndrome from NINDS. Rett Syndrome Organization : "At Rettsyndrome.org, our mission is to accelerate full spectrum research to cure Rett syndrome and empower families with information, knowledge, and...

Table of Contents Special Education Legal Alert. By Perry A. Zirkel Buzz from the Hub Book Review: Transforming School Culture: How to Overcome Staff Division. By Carolina Fonseca Monitoring Interventions: Using Check-In/Check-Out for Students...

Alexander Disease NASET – National Association of Special Education Teachers Alexander disease is a rare, genetically determined degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. It is one of a group of disorders known as the...