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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) A serious illness that weakens the immune system and makes it hard to fight infections.
Acute A condition that happens suddenly and is usually short-term.
Adaptive Behaviors Everyday skills needed to function independently, like communication and self-care.
Asthma A condition that makes it hard to breathe due to inflamed airways.
Atonic Refers to weak or missing muscle tone.
Catheterization Using a tube to help empty the bladder.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) A condition caused by brain damage that affects movement and muscle control.
Choreoathetoid Movements that are random, twisting, and uncontrollable.
Chronic A condition that lasts a long time or is ongoing.
Congenital Anomalies Physical or medical conditions present at birth.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, making breathing and digestion difficult.
Epilepsy A disorder that causes repeated seizures.
Episodic Conditions that come and go in episodes.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Disorders caused by alcohol exposure before birth, affecting development and learning.
Hemiplegia Paralysis on one side of the body.
Neural Tube Defect A birth defect affecting the brain or spinal cord development.
Paraplegia Paralysis of the lower body.
Progressive A condition that gets worse over time.
Quadriplegia Paralysis of all four limbs.
Spasticity Muscle tightness or stiffness that makes movement difficult.
Spina Bifida A birth defect where the spinal column doesn’t fully close.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Brain damage caused by an external injury like a fall or accident.
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