Glossary and Definitions
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Nasogastric tube (NG tube): A feeding tube
that is inserted through the nose, down the esophagus and
into the stomach.
National Environments: Settings in the community where the
infant or toddler with disabilities might participate.
Center and
family childcare programs are considered natural
environments. EI services are to be provided in the
childcare
setting "to the maximum extent appropriate."
Decisions about appropriateness are to be made by the IFSP
team.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and S:
An agency of the U.S. Federal Government and a component of
the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Public Health
Service, is a lead agency for the Congressionally designated
Decade of the Brain, and the leading supporter of biomedical
research on disorders of the brain and nervous system.
National Organization on Disability (NOD): Promotes the full
participation of America's 54 million persons with
disabilities
in all aspects of life.
Nerve: The nerve is made up of the nerve cell
body and the axon. The dendrite sends messages to other
neurons and sends
them to the nerve cell body. The axon is the
"wire" from the nerve cell by which messages are
sent. Also called a
neuron. Groups of axons traveling through the body are also
called nerves. The major nerve in the leg, for example
is the sciatic nerve.
Nerve Block: To impair the conduction of
impulses along the nerve.
Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT): A
specialized therapy approach that concentrates on
encouraging normal movement patterns and discouraging
abnormal reflexes, postures, and movements. Used by
physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
Neuroleptic: Medicine which produces changes
in functioning of the nervous system.
Neurologist: A physician specializing in
medical problems associated with the nervous system.
Neuromotor: Involving both nerves and muscles.
Neuromuscular Disorder: A dysfunction at the
junction of the nerve and muscle.
Neuron: See Nerve.
Neuroprotection: Interventions are being
explored that when used either during labor and delivery or
in the immediate neonatal period might protect the
threatened infant's brain from the stress of the perinatal
period. Similar interventions are
being applied for acute stroke, acute head injury and
epilepsy.
Neurotransmitter: The chemical substance
released by one neuron to stimulate another nerve.
NICHCY (Nat'l Info Ctr for Children & Youth w/
Disabilities): Funded by the U.S. Department of
Education to inform
the public about disability-related issues with a special
focus on children.
Nissen Procedure: See fundoplication.
Not Dead Yet: A not-for-profit organization
concerned with the rights of people with disabilities
threatened with death or severe disability.
Nystagmus: A jerky, involuntary movement of
the eyes.
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