Decrease in strength, dexterity or ability to use a leg, arm or other body part.

In the uterus, referring to the period during fetal development.

Being included or involved in a typical classroom as much as the child’s disability will allow

Lack of control of bladder or bowel movements.

A child who, before eighteen, has below average intellectual functioning and self-help behavior.

Team of professionals from varying fields (teacher, therapists, doctors) who evaluate a child and then develop a summary of the child’s abilities, progress, and needs in each of their areas of expertise to get a total picture of each area of the child’s life.

Within the brain

Within the skull

Treatment for muscle spasticity. A small pump is inserted under the skin to release small amounts of the medication, baclofen, into the spinal fluid.

Uncontrolled movements.