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...

Other Health Impairments Other Health Impairments-Topic Categories Aicardi Syndrome Alcohol Dependence Alexander Disease Allergies Alpers Disease Angelman Syndrome Arthritis Asthma Autoimmune Diseases Blood Disorders Cancers of Childhood...

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,...

Osteogenesis Imperfecta People with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) have bones that fracture easily, low muscle mass, and joint and ligament laxity. There are four major types of OI ranging in severity from mild to lethal. The appearance of people...

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...

Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Impairments Orthopedic Impairments Topic Categories Bone Diseases Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy Cerebral Palsy Hydrocephalus Muscular Dystrophy Poliomyelitis Scoliosis Spina Bifida Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Muscular...

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...

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Message from the President – Dr. Roger Pierangelo Welcome to the October 2004 edition of the Special Educator E-Journal. Our Special Educator for this month is very comprehensive, covering numerous areas of interest to those who teach children...

October 2023 - Special Educator e-Journal Table of Contents Special Education Legal Alert. By Perry A. Zirkel Buzz from the Hub Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Supports to Increase Reach of Mental Health Services and Professionals in...