What is Autism? [superquote]Autism is a brain development disorder that is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old. This set of signs distinguishes autism from milder such as pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. Autism falls under the category of Pervasive… Continue reading Autism Hall of Fame
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Blind/Low Vision Hall of Fame
What is a Vision Disability? [superquote]The number of different conditions that can affect a person’s eyesight are varied in the way they do affect the person’s daily life. Some of these conditions have a minor affect, while others may have a larger affect. Various conditions require only eyeglasses or contact lenses in order to correct… Continue reading Blind/Low Vision Hall of Fame
Cerebral Palsy Hall of Fame
What is Cerebral Palsy? [superquote]Cerebral palsy is a general term describing a group of chronic non-progressive neurological symptoms which cause impaired control of movement and which are evident in the first few years of life, usually before age 3. The disorders are induced by damage or faulty development of the motor areas in the brain,… Continue reading Cerebral Palsy Hall of Fame
Cleft Palate Hall of Fame
What is Cleft Palate? [superquote]Cleft lip or palate is one of the most common birth defects, affecting one in 500 children in the US. Unless treated cleft palate can interfere with feeding, speech development and hearing. Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that happen while a baby is developing in the uterus. During the… Continue reading Cleft Palate Hall of Fame
Clubfoot Hall of Fame
What is Clubfoot? [superquote]A club foot or clubfoot, also called congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), is a congenital deformity involving one foot or both. The affected foot appears to have been rotated internally at the ankle. Without treatment, people with club feet often appear to walk on their ankles or on the sides of their feet.… Continue reading Clubfoot Hall of Fame
Dementia Hall of Fame
What is Dementia? [superquote] Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the body beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Although dementia is far more common in the geriatric population, it may occur in any stage of adulthood. This age cutoff is defining, as similar sets of… Continue reading Dementia Hall of Fame
Depression Hall of Fame
What is Depression? [superquote]Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for a long… Continue reading Depression Hall of Fame
Down Syndrome Hall of Fame
What is a Down Syndrome? [superquote]Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that results in varying degrees of physical and intellectual disabilities. The condition varies in severity, causing developmental problems that range from mild to severe. The disorder occurs as a result of extra genetic material. In most people, the genes are contained on 23 pairs… Continue reading Down Syndrome Hall of Fame
Dyslexia Hall of Fame
What is a Dyslexia? [superquote]As with other learning disabilities, dyslexia is a lifelong challenge that people are born with. This language processing disorder can hinder reading, writing, spelling and sometimes even speaking. Dyslexia is not a sign of poor intelligence or laziness. It is also not the result of impaired vision. Children and adults with… Continue reading Dyslexia Hall of Fame
Epilepsy Hall of Fame
What is a Epilepsy? [superquote]Epilepsy is a chronic disorder, the hallmark of which is recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Many people with epilepsy have more than one type of seizure and may have other symptoms of neurological problems as well. Sometimes EEG testing, clinical history, family history and outlook are similar among a group of people with… Continue reading Epilepsy Hall of Fame