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Autism What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people.…

Asperger’s Syndrome Asperger’s Syndrome is a form of autism where the individual may present with average or above-average intelligence, and fewer problems…

Aphasia Aphasia is a condition that affects the brain’s ability to use language. Most commonly it is used as part of the…

Anxiety Anxiety is a normal, if unpleasant, part of life, which can affect us all in different ways and at different times.…

Anorexia Anorexia, aka anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder where an individual purposefully starves or under-eats in the false belief that they are…

Amnesia The most common causes of amnesia – which refers to an abnormally severe loss or failure of memory – are stroke,…

Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s is a progressive form of dementia most commonly found in people over the age of 65. It initially presents with mild…

Alcoholism Alcoholism is the term frequently given to the most serious form of problem drinking, that of alcohol addiction/dependence. Alcoholism can lead to…

Agnosia The term ‘agnosia’ refers to an inability to recognize and interpret sensory stimuli. The most common form is visual agnosia (including conditions such…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders, characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity,…