Learning Disabilities

Specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or to do mathematical calculations, including conditions such as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia and developmental aphasia. …

Medical Disabilities

The ADA defines a person with a medical disability as someone who (a) has a physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (b) has a history or record of an impairment and (c) is regarded as having such an impairment by others even if the individual does not actually have a disability (such as a person …

Mental Health

Mental health includes emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Learn More

Mental Illness

Any Mental illness (AMI) is defined as a mental, behavioral or emotional disorder. AMI can vary in impact, ranging from no impairment to mild, moderate or severe. Serious mental illness (SMI) is defined as a mental, behavioral or emotional disorder resulting in serious functional impairment, which substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities. Learn More

Neurological Disabilities (Neurological Disorders)

Neurological disorders are conditions that target how your nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) functions. There are hundreds of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis and meningitis, for example. They cause symptoms that affect how you move, think and feel. Learn More

ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder marked by trouble controlling impulsive behavior, difficulty paying attention or overactivity. It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. ADHD interferes with a person’s ability to stay on a task and maintain focus. The person may act without thinking or have difficulty with self-control. Learn More