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Disability Terms starting with "E"

Encopresis

Encopresis is soiling, or lack of bowel control in a child that has been previously toilet trained.

Enuresis

Enuresis is another name for bedwetting. It refers to persistent bedwetting after a child has passed the age when most children remain dry at night. Bedwetting is not considered a disease.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a common disorder of the nervous system that makes people susceptible to seizures.

Emotional Problems

Emotional problems in children and teenagers can range from mild to severe.

Encopresis

Encopresis is soiling, or lack of bowel control in a child that has been previously toilet trained.

Enuresis

Enuresis is another name for bedwetting. It refers to persistent bedwetting after a child has passed the age when most children remain dry at night. Bedwetting is not considered a disease.

Expressive language disorder

Some children understand spoken language but are unable to use it effectively.

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