Developmental Disabilities Institute Developmental Disabilities Institute Designated as a Center of Excellence in New York State, CDP provides a transdisciplinary model of high quality and innovative educational services to more than 220...

Developmental Disabilities Institute Developmental Disabilities Institute Designated as a Center of Excellence in New York State, CDP provides a transdisciplinary model of high quality and innovative educational services to more than 220...

Developmental Disabilities Institute Developmental Disabilities Institute Designated as a Center of Excellence in New York State, CDP provides a transdisciplinary model of high quality and innovative educational services to more than 220...

Epilepsy Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes signal abnormally. In epilepsy, the normal pattern of neuronal activity becomes disturbed, causing strange sensations, emotions, and...

Childhood Cancers Cancer is a group of many related diseases that begin in cells, the body's basic unit of life. To understand cancer, it is helpful to know what happens when normal cells become cancerous. The body is made up of many types of...

Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases Acromegaly Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (GH). It most commonly affects middle-aged adults and can result in serious illness and premature...

Panic Disorder "It started 10 years ago, when I had just graduated from college and started a new job. I was sitting in a business seminar in a hotel and this thing came out of the blue. I felt like I was dying. "For me, a panic attack is...

Table of Contents Special Education Legal Alert. By Perry A. Zirkel Transition to Adulthood Buzz from the Hub Employment Connections Understanding the New Vision for Career Development: The Role of Family Career Planning Begins with Assessment:...

Osteogenesis Impefecta Definition Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause. There are at least four recognized forms of the disorder, representing...

Borderline personality disorder Raising questions, finding answers Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior. This...