What are neurological impairments?
Neurological impairments are a group of disabilities including disorders of the brain and central nervous system that considerably limit a persons development, understanding, memory, attention span, fine muscle control, use of language, or ability to adjust to new situations. Generally, these impairments begin during childhood or adolescence. People with neurological impairments may experience a variety of learning difficulties or social behavioral problems. They also may have special care needs because of problems in muscular control. Neurological impairments can be difficult to diagnose and to treat. While thousands of people in New York State are thought to have some type of severe neurological impairment, many of these people learn to compensate for these disabilities and do very well in life. However, some people with neurological impairments may need specialized services similar to those available for other people with developmental disabilities.
