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Down Syndrome
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Results from abnormality w/ 21st pair of chromosomes.
-Intellectual disabilites -slanted eyes -shortness -tend to be overweight |
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Retinopathy of Prematurity
(ROP) |
Results from administration of an excessive concentration of oxygen at birth
Causes scar tissue to form behind lense of the eye. |
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Phenylketonuria
(PKU) |
Metabolic genetic disorder
Caused by inability of the body to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine. An accumulation of phenylalanine results in abnormal brain development |
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Inherited disease
Affects primarily the gastrointestinal tract & respiratory organs. -Thick, sticky mucous interferes with breathing or digestion |
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Hereditary disease
-Progressive weakness caused by degeneration of muscle fibers |
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Hydrocephalus
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Enlargement of the head because of excessive pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid
-Can cause mental or physical disabilities |
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Disability
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An inability to do something
a diminished capacity to perform in a specific way |
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Handicap
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Disadvantage imposed on an individual
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Exceptional Learners
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Those who require special education and related services if they are to realize their full human potential
They may have: -Intellectual disabilities -Learning/ attention disabilities -Emotional/ behavioral disorders -Physical disabilities -Communication disorders |
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Least Restrictive Environment
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Legal term referring to the fact that exceptional children must be educated in as normal an environment as possible
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