Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome The problems present in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a group of approximately 10 disorders, include changes in the physical properties of skin, joints, blood vessels, and other tissues such as...

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...

Spinal Cord Injury What is Spinal Cord Injury? Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when a traumatic event results in damage to cells within the spinal cord or severs the nerve tracts that relay signals up and down the spinal cord. The most common...

Muscular Dystrophy What is Muscular Dystrophy (MD)? The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles which control movement. There are many forms of...

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is an abnormal increase of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles, or cavities. It occurs if the normal flow of CSF throughout...

Building Communities of Practice: Initial Perceptions of an Interdisciplinary Preparation Program for Special Education Teachers and Social Workers Robbie J. Marsh, Ph.D., BCBA Mercer University Heather Baltodano-Van Ness, Ph.D., BCBA-D Monica...

NASET WEEK IN REVIEW National Association of Special Education Teachers December 28, 2018 Vol 14 Issue #51 Dear NASET News, Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEW . Here, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and or...

NASET WEEK IN REVIEW National Association of Special Education Teachers October 19, 2018 Vol 14 Issue #4 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,...

The Practical Teacher Welcome to THE PRACTICAL TEACHER, NASET's e-publication for teachers working in the field of special education. THE PRACTICAL TEACHER is an educational resource that provides NASET members with practical tools, strategies,...

Latest Employment Opportunities Posted on NASET Director of Special Education Grand Rapids, Michigan Job Category: Director of Special Education Description: National Heritage Academies (NHA), one of the nation's leading charter school...