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...

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...

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...

Specific Learning Disabilities Specific Learning Disabilities - Topic Categories Accommodations/Modifications Adults with Learning Disabilities Advocacy Information Assessment Assistive Technology Audio/Video Tapes Causes Characteristics...

Intellectual Disabilities Intellectual Disabilities Topic Categories Accommodations/Modifications Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Advocacy Information Assessment Assistive Technology Books and Publications Causes Characteristics...

Early Childhood Intervention Program – National Association of Special Education Teachers Early Intervention (EI) Topic Categories What is EI EI in Your State Who's Who in EI Pediatrics & Health Care Child Find Matters Assessment/Evaluation...

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...

Gifted and Talented child gifted talented teaching – National Association of Special Education Teachers Accommodations and Modifications Gifted readers and reading instruction : Children who have exceptional ability in reading and working with...

Asthma in Child Asthma Medication for Child – National Association of Special Education Teachers Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways, which are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside...