The following are suggestions for your presentations. If you have an interest in a disability that is not
included in the list please speak with the instructor.
Conduct Disorder
"Conduct disorder" refers to a group of behavioral and emotional problems in youngsters. Children and
adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules and behaving in a socially acceptable
way. They are often viewed by other children, adults and social agencies as "bad" or delinquent, rather
than mentally ill. Many factors may contribute to a child developing conduct disorder, including brain
damage, child abuse, genetic vulnerability, school failure, and traumatic life experiences
Oppositional Defiant Disorder All children are oppositional from time to time, particularly when tired,
hungry, stressed or upset. They may argue, talk back, disobey, and defy parents, teachers, an d other
adults.
Oppositional behavior is often a normal part of development for two to three year olds and early
adolescents. However, openly uncooperative and hostile behavior becomes a serious concern when it is so
frequent and consistent that it stands out when compared with other children of the same age and
developmental level and when it affects the child's social, family, and academic life
Obsessive Compulsive disorder
Depression
BiPolar
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur
in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects include physical, mental,
behavioral, and/or learning disabilities with possible lifelong implications. The term FASDs is not
intended for use as a clinical diagnosis
cerebral palsy
Epilepsy
Epilepsy (sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder) is a common chronic neurological condition that is
characterized by recurrent unprovoked epileptic seizures.[1][2] These seizures are transient signs and/or
symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.[3] It affects
approximately 50 million people worldwide.[4]
Downs Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS) is a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child
develops, and often leads to mental retardation. It affects 1 in every 800 babies born.
Speech and language disorder
Speech and language disorders refer to problems in communication and related areas such as oral motor
function. These delays and disorders range from simple sound substitutions to the inability to understand
or use language or use the oral-motor mechanism for functional speech and feeding. Some causes of speech
and language disorders include hearing loss, neurological disorders, brain injury, mental retardation, drug
abuse, physical impairments such as cleft lip or palate, and vocal abuse or misuse. Frequently, however,
the cause is unknown.
Hearing impairment
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
A chronic, inflammatory disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). MS can cause a variety of
symptoms, including changes in sensation, visual problems, muscle weakness, depression, difficulties with
coordination and speech, severe fatigue, short term memory loss, problems with balance, over heating and
pain
Tourettes Syndrome
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary
movements and vocalizations called tics.
Gifted and Talented
Cerebral palsy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vision impairment
Fragile X Syndrome
ADHD
Mental Retardation (mild, moderate, severe, and profound)
Other Health Impariments
Your presentation should address the following:
Limit your presentation to a maximum of 10 slides including the title slide. Make sure your name, date, and section appear on the title
page.
2 points for each of the following:
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Prevalence, etiology (causes), manifestations, appearance
Instructional Strategies / Supports
Social supports
Information you could share with children (one – two slides)
Resources for teachers