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Patients with epilepsy undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) have electroencephalograms (EEGs) recorded before and during their stimulation treatment. Subsequently we will be using computer-assisted analysis of the digitally-recorded EEG signals to assess the effects of DBS on the brain-wave frequency content and any abnormal seizure-like patterns that may be present.

U.S. Department of Education - My Child's Special Needs - A Guide to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) - Archived Information providing guidance to assist educators, parents, and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for children with disabilities, including preschool-aged children. (This guide does not address the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for infants and toddlers.)

ies National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance study to analyze and utilize existing data collected by the U.S. Department of Education and other federal agencies to provide a national description of identification patters across time and comparisons of the ooutcome for children and youth with disabilities with outcomes of samples including their nondisabled peers.

Title II - National Center for Special Education Research at idea.eg.gov - Mission.--The mission of the Special Education Research Center is-- (1) to sponsor research to expand knowledge and understanding of the needs of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities in order to improve the developmental, educational, and transitional results of such individuals; (2) to sponsor research to improve services provided under, and support the implementation of, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); and (3) to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in coordination with the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance. (c) Applicability of Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.--Parts A and F, and the standards for peer review of applications and for the conduct and evaluation of research under sections 133(a) and 134, respectively, shall apply to the Secretary, the Director, and the Commissioner in carrying out this part.

The HRSA Maternal and Child Health Bureau improves the health of mothers, children and their families. Authorized under Title V of the Social Security Act, HRSA maternal and child health programs - Assure access to quality care, especially for those with low-incomes or limited availability of care. Reduce infant mortality. Provide and ensure access to comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, especially for low-income and at-risk women. Increase the number of children receiving health assessments and follow-up diagnostic and treatment services. Provide and ensure access to preventive and child care services, as well as rehabilitative services for certain children. Implement family-centered, community-based systems of coordinated care for children with special healthcare needs. Provide assistance in applying for services to pregnant women with infants and children who are eligible for Medicaid.

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional association established to represent the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services. Current AOTA membership is approximately 39,000, including occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy students. Members reside in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and internationally. AOTA's major programs and activities are directed toward assuring the quality of occupational therapy services; improving consumer access to health care services, and promoting the professional development of members.

eap.partners.org - Special Needs Children: Working with Professionals - Content provided courtesy of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY). For more information or to discuss parenting concerns please contact Partners Employee Assistance Program at 1-866-724-4EAP

National network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors, and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies

This Accessibility Shopping Mall includes resources for adaptive products and assistive technology

Strengthens schools and school systems so that they foster learning and development for all students. Working with state and local education agencies across the country, including many major cities, provides technical assistance, designs intensive professional development programs that improve teaching and assessment, enhances the leadership capacity of district and school administrators, engages families in their children's education, and assists with community-building efforts. Areas of expertise include comprehensive school reform, middle-level education, literacy development, and tools and strategies to promote success for students with disabilities.

Dedicated to providing information and training to assist educators in complying with federal laws protecting students with disabilities.

Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mobility Sports designs, builds and distributes hand crafted adapted sports equipment. Our primary focus is sled hockey equipment and sled hockey sticks, but we have built a few custom chairs as well. Involved in manufacturing and distributing assistive technologies. Specializes in augmentative and alternative communication, environmental control systems, and alternative computer access. Offers a wide range of technology products

Family Village - Adaptive products & Assistive technology products. Clothing available for children, preemies, sensory impairments and sensory integration.

EnableMart - technology for everyone. Products, education information

ED.gov U.S. Department of Education - OSERS Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with disabilities and their families. Therefore, OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities.OSERS is comprised of the Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS) and three program components: the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).

National Clearinghouse and Technical Assistance (TA) Center NCCIC provides comprehensive child care information resources and TA services to Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Administrators and other key stakeholders. Specific services include the following:Question and answer services - NCCIC Library and Web site Publication development and distribution TA and training delivery to State and Territory CCDF Administrators

Pittsburgh Development Center of Magee-Womens Research Institute explores the molecular biology of cell function-- in gametes, embryos, stem cells, maternal/fetal efficacy of assisted reproduction technologies, the origins of developmental diseases, the causes and prevention of adverse pregnancy outcomes and the potential of stem cells for treating human disease

"The purpose of this study is to obtain preliminary device safety information and demonstrate proof of principle (feasibility of efficacy) of the ability of people with tetraplegia to control a computer cursor and other assistive devices with their thoughts."

Stanford Clinical Trial and study Optimizing Assisted Communication Devices for Children with Motor Impairments using a model of Information Rate and Channel Capacity

Study is to examine the role of ShuntCheck and MR Imaging in evaluating the presence or absence of Shunt Obstruction in the patients of Hydrocephalus or Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) undergoing radionuclide test for suspected shunt obstruction. This is an exploratory study to determine how a non-invasive device can assist in detection of presence of flow in these patients.