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Diseases/Disorders

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or (Lo-Gehrig's Disease_   Like MS (Nervous System Disorder), Progressive muscle weakness - Nerves are destroyed - Still have their "mind"  
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Epilepsy   CHRONIC SEIZURE - outta of it, Grand Mal: Muscles will be "Shaking"  
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)   Immune System attacks and detroys coverings that protect nerves 1st hands, feet, eyes 2nd Nervous System 3rd Muscle weakness  
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Spinabifida   Congenital Defect of Spinal Column (Vertebrae does not close properly during development, leaving spinal cord exposed) May Have weakness in: Legs or totally be Paralyzed below waist  
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Permanent Disabilities - Developmental Disabilities : Occurs before Adulthood, Congenital : Born w/ or occurs during or right after birth   Cerebral Palsy - Damage to Cerebrum, Part of Brain (Jim/James) Involves motor Skills control  
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Permanent Disabilities - Developmental Disabilities : Occurs before Adulthood, Congenital : Born w/ or occurs during or right after birth   Fragile X Syndrome: Inherited-defect in X Chromazone More Common, More Severe in boys (Billy)  
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Permanent Disabilities - Developmental Disabilities : Occurs before Adulthood, Congenital : Born w/ or occurs during or right after birth   Hydrocephalus: "Water on the Brain" (Emi's Jacob) Can be Congenital or acquired through head trauma, tumor, or infection  
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Neurologic Disorderes   Diagnosis: - X-RAYS - CT Scans - MRIs - Electrolencephalogarnphy (EEG)  
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Paralysis - From NECK DOWN   Tetraplegia  
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Paralysis - WAIST DOWN   Paraplegia  
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