Schizophrenia WHAT IS IT? Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disease. Approximately 1 percent of the population develops schizophrenia during their lifetime—more than 2 million Americans suffer from the illness in a given...
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT B-1. What is meant by “high-quality professional development”? The term “high-quality professional development” means professional development that meets the criteria contained in the definition...
PSPP FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions about PSPP What is a Paraprofessional? Paraprofessionals provide assistance to a variety of students including those with and without disabilities, with health needs, with limited...
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...
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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...
Paraprofessional Skills Preparation Program - PSPP Paraprofessional Skills Preparation Program (PSPP) The Pressing Need for Qualified Paraprofessionals in Schools The National Association of Special Education Teachers ( NASET ) and the American...
Parent Involvement in Sexuality Education Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: A Thematic Review Rebecca R. Kammes, PhD, LMFT University of California, Los Angeles Rhonda S. Black, EdD University of Hawaii-Manoa Emily C....