Special needs is a clinical diagnostic and functional development term used to describe individuals who require additional or specialized services and support for any kind of disabilities i.e. physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disability or impairment. Four Categories of Special Needs 1. Physical Such as muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, chronic asthma, and epilepsy Condition that […]
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What is Learning Disabilities? Learning disabilities are due to genetic and/or neurobiological factors that alter brain functioning in a manner which affects one or more cognitive processes related to learning. Generally speaking, people with learning disabilities are of average or above average intelligence. There often appears to be a gap between the individual’s potential and
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What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological condition caused by brain damage, and it is the most common motor and movement disability of childhood. What Are the Symptoms of Cerebral Palsy? As an umbrella term, cerebral palsy refers to a group of symptoms and disabilities. They are all related, but each child
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What is Down’s Syndrome? Down’s Syndrome or Down Syndrome, is the most common chromosome abnormality among liveborn infants, which can cause mild to serious physical and developmental problems. The impact of DS for each person is individual, with some individuals being profoundly impacted while others are healthy and able to live independently as adults. What
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What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people’s behaviour. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble concentrating, controlling impulsive behaviors, or be overly active. What Are the Signs of ADHD? The symptoms of ADHD in children and
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