Childhood Cancers
Cancer is a group of many related diseases that begin in cells, the body’s basic unit of life. To understand
Disabilities and Disorders A to Z
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What a condition is and how it shows up in school: intellectual, sensory, physical, genetic, medical, emotional and mental health conditions, plus severe and multiple disabilities.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophies
What is spinal muscular atrophy? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of hereditary diseases that progressively destroys motor neurons—nerve cells
Blood Disorder Anemia Blood Loss Aplastic Anemia Symptom NASET
Blood loss can also cause anemia – whether it’s because of excessive bleeding due to injury, surgery, or a problem
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury What is Spinal Cord Injury? Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when a traumatic event results in damage
Autoimmune Diseases
The word “auto” is the Greek word for self. The immune system is a complicated network of cells and cell
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Table of Contents What is Spina Bifida? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is
Asthma in Child Asthma Medication for Child – National Association of Special Education Teachers
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways, which are the tubes that carry air in and out of
Spacticity
Spacticity What is Spasticity? Spasticity is a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or
Arthritis
There are over 100 forms of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. These diseases may cause pain, stiffness, and swelling in