1. Children With Special Needs
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Children With Special Needs

2. EPILEPSY
A brain disorder in which clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes signal abnormally.
Affects approximately 1% of the world's population
Seizures:
-Brain & nerves stop working, body shuts down
-Usually lasts for seconds, can last for minutes
Does not affect intelligence, may slow learning process

3. AUTISM Evidenced in the first years of life
A brain disorder which limits one's ability
to interact with others. Often alone in their own little world.
Evidenced in the first years of life
Doesn’t understand a lot of what’s going on around him
Information the brain receives gets mixed up or ignored & their brain can’t understand the signals
Repeating activities gives stimulation & comfort
Do not react to things going on around them
Can have incredible memories

4. ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Problems Focusing
Impulsive (beyond child’s control!)
Hyperactive
Easily Distracted
Medication can help control the effects
Does not affect intelligence, may slow learning process

5. Dyslexia 12 21 +36 or +36 Information received in the brain
gets scrambled or confused
Learning disability that affects
reading ability
Reverse written letters, numbers, & words
Might read backwards
+36 or +36

6. Learning Disabled The condition of experiencing learning difficulties
Significant gap between one's ability & achievement
RSP—Resource Specialist Program

7. Down Syndrome
A genetic disorder resulting from abnormal cell division before or after conception
Often display facial attributes characteristic of “Down” (eyes, nose, ears)
Internal organs not fully developed: brain, lungs, heart, ears
Tend to have many medical problems
Below-Average Intelligence