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1. Trent Consultants News Scientists Shed Light On Maths Dyslexia November 12, 2009 Trent Consultants News Developmental dyscalculia is a specific learning disability affecting the normal acquisition of arithmetic skills, a syndrome that is similar to the reading disorder dyslexia, according to Canadian researchers. Daniel Ansari, an assistant professor at The University of Western Ontario in London, says that kids with dyscalculia often have difficulty understanding numerical quantity. Such children find it difficult to connect abstract symbols, such as a number, to the numerical magnitude it represents, he says. According to him, kids with dyscalculia can't ... (read more) Author: Mary Kay

2. New Definition of Disability Published October 01, 2009 New definition of disability has just been published by the federal EEOC under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The new regulations specifically address the definition of disability within the ADAAA of 2008, which has been in effect since January 1, 2009. The new regulations explain that certain impairments will create a presumption of disability. These impairments include many aspects, epilepsy, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, developmental disabilities, deafness, blindness, use of a wheelchair due to mobility problems, autism, cerebral palsy, HIV/AIDS, muscular dystrophy, major depr... (read more) Author: WAI WAI

3. Dyslexia Disability - Online Dyslexia Test For Diagnosing Dyslexia in 30 Minutes September 14, 2009 Dyslexia as a disability can be very frustrating to deal with as adults. Since dyslexia is a developmental disability its effects on a person's life are really debilitating especially in a person's professional life. Most people are quite unaware of what developmental disability they are suffering from since disabilities such as dyslexia, ADD and ADHD all have many symptoms which are common. It is for this reason that an online dyslexia test is required. An online dyslexia test can help ascertain which disability a person is exactly suffering from. Dyslexia for instance will affect a per... (read more) Author: Kristen Dean

4. Dyslexia Disability - Learning How to Deal With a Disability Such As Dyslexia September 10, 2009 Learning how to deal with a disability such as dyslexia will be a task which is best accomplished with a lot of support, guidance and professional help. Dyslexia is a developmental disability which basically affects a person's cognitive abilities especially in language both verbal written, mathematics and tasks involving sequential skills. If you have been dealing with dyslexia or fear that you have dyslexia then it is best that you start by getting yourself diagnosed first. Taking an online dyslexia test is the best way currently to do so if you are intimidated by the thought of approach... (read more) Author: Kristen Dean

5. Autism Symptoms & Treatments July 01, 2009 Autism Symptoms & Treatments: Resource For Parents & Caregivers is a must have resource for all parents and family members who love or care for someone with the Autism disorder. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States today. The diagnosed cases of Autism are steadily growing at an alarming rate of speed. This book will help you to understand the causes of Autism and reduce or eliminate the Autism symptoms. This resource interprets into simple and easy to understand facts the information about the latest research studies, drugs, therapies, treatments, supplem... (read more) Author: Letitia Pope

6. The Need for Behavioral Consultation June 08, 2009 Teaching is one of the noblest professions in itself. But it is also extremely challenging. Every new day brings a new surprise. Interacting and educating children is not easy. And on many occasions, you come across children with developmental disorders. Children who are not able to do complete justice to their abilities. Children who cannot function to their optimum in class. The child might seem like every other normal child but may have deep rooted traces of a mental disability or a developmental disorder lurking within him/her. It is here that behavioral consultation can prove to be ... (read more) Author: Fedric Johnson

7. Autism Statistics, What Parents Should Know January 09, 2009 Before giving you the Autism statistics it is important that you know the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorder is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication, by an extremely limited range of activities and interests, and often by the presence of repetitive, stereotyped behaviors. ASD is defined by a certain set of behaviors that can range from the very mild to the severe. Autism statistics show that Autism Spectrum Disorder is growing at an alarming rate and is currently the sixth most comm... (read more) Author: Shawn Chaney

8. Learning About The Down Syndrome Disability November 28, 2008 Down syndrome is the most common developmental disability in the US. A Down syndrome baby is noticeable by the small ears, small head, small eyes, slightly upturned nose, flat facial features and round head. They will require more time developing, learning to breast feed, rolling over, walking, talking and dressing themselves. However, parents of babies with Down syndrome often say, if given the choice, they wouldn't change a thing and that raising their unique child was one of the greatest things they could have done with their lives. When learning about Down syndrome, you will dis... (read more) Author: Mike Selvon

9. What is Autism? November 10, 2008 Could your child be at risk? In light of all this information, how do you figure out what exactly autism is and whether your child may be in need of assessment and treatment? A Complex Disability The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Autism Information Center defines autism as one of a group of autism spectrum disorders that are developmental disabilities that cause impairment of social and communicative skills and present with unusual behaviors. The thinking and learning of people affected with these disorders can vary from gifted to severely challenge. Autism is a complex d... (read more) Author: james duggan

10. What is Autism? November 10, 2008 Could your child be at risk? In light of all this information, how do you figure out what exactly autism is and whether your child may be in need of assessment and treatment? A Complex Disability The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Autism Information Center defines autism as one of a group of autism spectrum disorders that are developmental disabilities that cause impairment of social and communicative skills and present with unusual behaviors. The thinking and learning of people affected with these disorders can vary from gifted to severely challenge. Autism is a complex d... (read more) Author: james duggan

11. Detailed Information on Mental Retardation October 19, 2008 Mental retardation is a developmental disability that is marked by lower-than-normal intelligence and limited daily living skills. People who are mentally retarded function at an intellectual level that is below average and have difficulties with learning. Mental retardation is usually present at birth or develops early in life. Approximately 2.5 to 3% of the total population is mentally retarded. In most cases, it is a lifelong condition. There is no connection between mental retardation and gender or race. Gene defects such as phenylketonuria (PKU) can cause mental retardation if not found a... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

12. A Journey Through Infant Development: The Fifth Month October 07, 2008 This has been an amazing journey, and I thank all who have joined me in it! The feedback has been great, and I’m so glad to have you share this amazing adventure. This past month has proven to be a time of even more milestones in my infant son’s development. How is it that infants can grow so much in such little time? You continue to grow so quickly. The thing that amazes me most about your last month of development is your ability to notice everything around you, and then grab for any and everything! What once used to be an easy trip to a restaurant now proves to be much more of a challen... (read more) Author: Michelle VanderHeide, BSW

13. State Councils for Development Disabilities: Changing Lives and Communities for the Better April 28, 2008 If anything can be described as "equal opportunity," it is developmental disabilities (DD), which affect 4.5 million Americans of all ages, religions, ethnic backgrounds, economic status, and political affiliation. A developmental disability is one that seriously limits a person’s everyday living activities, mentally or physically, or both. It may be obvious to others or invisible. It is usually diagnosed some time in the first 21 years of life and is almost always permanent. Until 1970, people with developmental disabilities and their families had few options. There was little awareness... (read more) Author: Barbara Linkemer

14. ADD - What are the Symptoms? April 16, 2008 Attention deficit disorder is a condition that’s characterized by behavioral & learning disorders. This disease is generally diagnosed in children & mostly affects boys than the girls. This disease tends to linger on in adulthood in some cases. Hyperactivity, distractibility & impulsivity are some of the most common characteristics found in children with ADD. This makes children difficult to perform a task assigned to them or concentrated on some of the important aspects of conversations. ADD is a neurobiologically-based developmental disability that usually affects children. The a... (read more) Author: Bertil Hjert

15. Social Security Disability and Mental Retardation February 10, 2008 When people imagine a candidate for Social Security Disability, they often picture a person in a wheelchair or someone with special physical needs. They are often surprised at how many Americans are approved for disability on the basis of mental disorders. One of the most commonly approved mental disorders is mental retardation. Here we will discuss what Social Security looks for in a mental retardation disability claim. Social Security characterizes mental retardation as significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning with deficits in adaptive functioning (initially manifested ... (read more) Author: Becca Rode

16. Understanding The Differences Between Aspergers and Autism July 30, 2007 Autistic Disorder or Autism is a developmental disability that has a crucial impact on the normal development of the brain. It affects the cognitive portions that are significant for social integration and everyday living skills. People who suffer with Autism have deficits in the areas of social interactions and communication skills. Children and adults alike who are diagnosed with Autism typically have difficulty with normal verbal or non-verbal communication such as eye-to-eye contact, facial expressions, body postures and general gestures associated with simple interactions. ... (read more) Author: Jon Arnold

17. Discovering The Characteristics Of Autism March 18, 2007 Recent studies and gathering of data by several professional institutions have revealed that autism affects an estimated 1 out of every 164 births in this country. That means that there are almost 1.5 million American children are afflicted with autism to some degree, where many of those are undiagnosed. For reasons as yet unknown, autism has an annual growth rate of more than 14%, which makes it one of the leading developmental disability afflictions in children today. The instance of autism is not relegated to just children, nor does it seem to afflict any particular person based on r... (read more) Author: Jon Arnold

18. Autism: A Difficult Developmental Disability December 13, 2006 The expression ‘developmental disability’ stands for the kind of impairment that interferes with a person’s ability to perform one or more vital functions of life. Since such disabilities are of extremely serious nature, they might adversely affect the affected person’s ability to earn an independent living. Autism is one of such disabilities. In an autistic child, the symptoms are quite visible right from the time when he or she is three years old. In most of the cases, these kids have difficulty speaking and cannot speak clearly. An autistic child is much of loner and does not enjoy pla... (read more) Author: kanishk manchanda

19. Autism: An Incurable Developmental Disability October 23, 2006 Developmental disability is an expression employed to refer to serious life long impairment that substantially reduces one or more of one's life functions. Such disabilities might adversely affect one's ability to make an independent living, ability to learn or move or express. One of such disabilities is Autism. If a child is autistic the signs are visible within three years of his or her birth. How pronounced are the symptoms varies from case to case and so the affect of the impairment on one's daily activities. They have problems expressing themselves through speech and cannot speak we... (read more) Author: kanishk manchanda

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