Plus One Foundation helps mark November as Native American Heritage Month. The month is an opportunity to reflect on the history and accomplishments of our continent’s Indigenous people.
Plus One Foundation is honored to celebrate the contributions of Native Americans in our region.

Epilepsy, sometimes called “seizure disorder,” is a neurological disease that causes

recurring, unprovoked seizures. Every brain has the potential to seize, but a person

with epilepsy has a lower seizure threshold. Seizures are sudden, temporary surges

of abnormal and excessive electrical activity in the brain that change or disrupt the

way messages are sent between brain cells. These electrical surges can cause

involuntary changes in body movement or function, sensation, behavior, or

awareness.

ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common mental health disorders – about 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults in the US have ADHD. A thorough evaluation may include looking at the person’s history of childhood behavior and school experiences, using standardized behavior rating scales or ADHD symptom checklists to determine whether one meets the diagnostic criteria, and using psychological tests that evaluate working memory, executive functioning, visual and spatial, or reasoning (thinking) skills.

CP is a lifelong physical disability that describes a group of disorders that affect one’s movement and posture. CP can affect body movement, reflexes, posture balance, muscle control, coordination, and tone