Disabilities

Spina Bifida Spinal bifida , also known as spinal canal insufficiency, is a common congenital malformation.  It is caused by incomplete spinal canal closure during embryonic development.  It can range from smaller deformities such as missing spinous processes or incomp…

What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia  ,  also called  developmental dyslexia  , can affect a person's oral or written language comprehension (sometimes both can be affected).  In other words, this is a comprehensive language learning obstacle.  For many people, ve…

What is IQ? Difference between IQ and EQ. Introduction The early 20th century, French psychologist  Binet  (Alfred Binet, 1857 Year - 1911) and his students developed the world's first intelligence scale, according to this Intelligence Scale IQ of th…

Types and Classification of Disabilities There are various types and classification of physical and mental impairments that  can  reduce a person's ability to carry out their daily activities. These impairments can be termed as disability of the person to d…

Assistive  Technology Assistive technology  enables people to lead a healthy, productive, independent and dignified life, as well as participate in   education, labor market and citizen  life.  Assistive technology can reduce the need for formal health and support…

What is Down Syndrome? In many areas, Down syndrome — or ‘Mongolism’ —is the most common form of mental retardation or retardation. These children are slower than others in learning to use their bodies and minds. There are also some physical signs or problems. (The …

What is Disability? Definition of Disability. Disability refers to the inability of a mental or bodily organ to perform its function due to some cause (innate, illness, injury, etc.), and to its condition. A person who is considerably r…