Disabilities and Disorders A to Z

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus? Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is an abnormal increase of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

A nationwide survey found that more than half (54.6%) of all U.S. citizens test positive to one or more allergens.6

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

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

An allergic reaction involves two features of the human immune response. One is the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE), a

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

Many conditions and diseases can significantly affect a child’s health and ability to function successfully in school.  Most health impairments

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