What is Tourettes? Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder which becomes evident in early childhood or adolescence. The first symptoms usually are involuntary movements (tics) of the face, arms, . . .More
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SCI Hall of Fame
What is a SCI? Spinal Cord Injuries(SCI) result from damage to the vertebrae, ligaments or disks of the spinal column or to the spinal cord itself. A traumatic spinal cord injury may stem from a sudden, traumatic blow to your spine . . .More
Spina Bifida Hall of Fame
What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida literally means “split spine.” It happens when a baby is in the womb and the spinal column does not close all of the way. Every day, about eight babies born in the United States have Spina Bifida . . .More
ADHD Hall of Fame
What is ADHD? [superquote]Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood brain disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity). These symptoms can make it difficult for a child with ADHD to succeed in school, get along… Continue reading ADHD Hall of Fame
Amputees Hall of Fame
Survival Perspectives: [superquote]Whether you are born with a limb difference or lose a limb to a disease or injury, how you deal with it will largely determine the kind of life you will have afterward. Why do some people who’ve lost a limb spiral downward, and why do others survive the loss, rebuild their lives,… Continue reading Amputees Hall of Fame
Arthritis Hall of Fame
What is Arthritis? [superquote]Arthritis is a group of conditions, (there are over 100 different forms of arthritis), involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is more common in women than men at all ages and affects all races, ethnic groups and cultures. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the USA.… Continue reading Arthritis Hall of Fame
Asperger’s Hall of Fame
What is Asperger’s? [superquote]Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder that is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a part of a distinct group of neurological conditions. Characteristics of the disorder also include repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior. Unlike persons with autism, people who have Asperger’s syndrome retain their early language skills. Perhaps the… Continue reading Asperger’s Hall of Fame
Asthma Hall of Fame
What is Asthma? [superquote]Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts… Continue reading Asthma Hall of Fame
Autism Hall of Fame
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
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