IDEA Definition of Other Health Impairments IDEA Definition: Overview page providing important information on this topic. IDEA Definition of Other Health Impairments Other health impairment means having limited strength, vitality or alertness,...
Marfan Syndrome People with Marfan syndrome tend to have excessively long bones and are commonly thin, with long, "spider-like" fingers. Other problems include skeletal malformations, abnormal position of the lens of the eye, and enlargement at...
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...
Endocrine and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists 1000 Riverside Avenue, Suite 205 Jacksonville, FL 32204 Phone: 904–353–7878 Internet: http://www.aace.com/ Christopher Seymour, M.B.A., Executive Director Purpose: A professional...
Comprehensive Overview of Other Health Impairments IDEA Definition of Other Health Impairments According to IDEA, an Other Health Impairment is defined as: Other health impairment means having limited strength, vitality or alertness, including...
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Overview Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures of the hip, spine,...
Paget's Disease of Bone What is Paget's disease of bone? Paget's disease is a chronic disorder that typically results in enlarged and deformed bones. The excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue that occurs with Paget's disease can...
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...
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...
Treatment of Anxiety Disorders Effective treatments for each of the anxiety disorders have been developed through research.19 In general, two types of treatment are available for an anxiety disorder—medication and specific types of...