Overview Many conditions and diseases can significantly affect a child’s health and ability to function successfully in school. Most health impairments are chronic conditions; that is, they are always present, or they recur. By contrast, and...

Characteristcs According to the Starbright Foundation (2002; cited in Turnball et al., 2004), there are numerous complex challenges facing children with health impairments. Common issues are: “loss of sense of control, lack of understanding...

Professional Resources AASEP affords its members numerous professional resources. These include: Audio Lecture and Power Point Library Within this section AASEP Members have access to a series of professional Audio Lectures and Power Point...

not updated -- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder – National Association of Special Education Teachers (copy 1) Some of these files may require Adobe Reader for PDF files. These files are noted as PDF at the end of the site explanation. If...

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...

Comprehensive Overview of Intellectual Disability Comprehensive Overview of Intellectual Disability What is Intellectual Disability? Intellectual Disability is a term used when a person has certain limitations in mental functioning and in...

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...

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Emotional and Behavioral Disorders - Topic Categories Accommodations Adults with Emotional Disturbance Advocacy Information Anxiety Disorders Assessment Assistive Technology Bipolar Disorder Books and...

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...