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
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
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
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
Hearing Loss Hall of Fame
What is difference between Hearing Loss and Deaf? [superquote]The deaf and hard of hearing community is diverse. There are variations in the cause and degree of hearing loss, age of onset, educational background, communication methods, and how individuals feel about their hearing loss. How people “label” or identify themselves is personal and may reflect identification… Continue reading Hearing Loss Hall of Fame
MS Hall of Fame
What is Multiple Sclerosis? [superquote]Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disorder that can cause a variety of symptoms, which for many, can flare-up and then subside over the course of days, months, or even years. While MS is not contagious, its causes are not yet fully understood and researchers continue to search for answers. MS… Continue reading MS Hall of Fame