Just Kids Children With Special Needs EPILEPSY A

Just Kids Children With Special Needs

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

AUTISM 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

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

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

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

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