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Muscular Dystrophy What is Muscular Dystrophy (MD)? The muscular dystrophies (MD) are a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive […]

Hydrocephalus What is Hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus is a condition in which the primary characteristic is excessive accumulation of fluid in the

Table of Contents Introduction What is Cerebral Palsy? What Other Medical Disorders? What Causes Cerebral Palsy? What are the Risk

Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (GH). It most commonly affects

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome The problems present in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a group of approximately 10 disorders, include changes in the physical

One of the main considerations is the use of the team approach in developing and carrying out a child’s educational

Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism–the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food

Although European Americans are proportionately underrepresented among students with disabilities, their highest representation is in the “Other Health Impairments” category.

Congenital heart diseases are abnormalities of the heart’s structure and function caused by abnormal or disordered heart development before birth.