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Apraxia is first and foremost a neurological condition. It involves an inability to make or perform familiar or learned movements on command. It is not a cognitive condition, someone with apraxia is capable of understanding the command and what the movement is, they are also willing to perform it. However someone with apraxia still can not make the movement happen. It often means that people with apraxia are unable to perform everyday tasks.
Asymmetry of the ears refers to when the left and right ears are different, in some way. They may be different in terms of their size, one is bigger or smaller than the other, in terms of their shape (they may be of different shapes, and in terms of their positioning on the side of the face) one may be higher or lower, or more prominent than the other.
Cerebellar ataxia is caused by dysfunction in the cerebellum (the part of the brain responsible for coordinating the body’s voluntary movements.) This dysfunction in turn can cause the following neurological issues: -Asynergy (a lack of coordination between the muscles, limbs and joints) -Dysmetria (inability to gauge distances, leading to under or over shooting grasping movements) -Dysdiadochokinesia (inability to perform rapid movements that require antagonizing muscles to be turned on and off repeatedly) *This definition does not include sensory ataxia.
It is a heart defect defined by the presence of a hole in the heart wall that separates the two chambers of the upper part of the heart. It is a congenital defect, meaning it is present at birth. It affects blood flow between the left and right sections of the heart.
It is a disorder characterized by the following specific symptoms of features: hyperactivity, impulsivity, distractibility, issues with organization, sleep disturbances and behavioral and social issues including aggression, being too loud and impatient. It usually presents in toddlers but also more commonly when children start full time school for the first time.
It is a developmental disability related to brain development and the nervous system. It covers a wide range of symptoms which vary in their type and severity. Generally, it affects the communication and social skills of an individual and involves repetitive behavior of one kind or another. It presents in early childhood, and symptoms of autism are usually clear by the age of 2 years old. Early warning symptoms may include a lack of or limited eye contact and a lack of affection towards primary caregivers or family members.
This generally refers to the behavior that is associated with and used to diagnose autism spectrum disorder. It includes behavior that shows issues with socializing and communication with others, both verbally and non-verbally. It refers to behavior that avoids social and physical contact with others. It also means repetitive behaviors, such as hand flapping and rocking. Autistic behavior also includes a hyper focus or interest in one specific activity, object or topic.
A behavioral abnormality is the result of issues with mental functioning that in turn affect an individual’s cognitive awareness, perception and behavior. This in turn means behavior that is considered abnormal compared to the norm. It usually involves more than one problematic behavior, that lasts for more than six months, and can be seen across home, school and social settings. Examples of specific behavioral disorders include: oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
It is a congenital condition which affects the development of the eyelids. The eyelids do not develop as they should, they do not open as far as they should and consequently cover part of the eye. This leads to a much smaller eye opening. This can also make the eyes appear more widely spaced apart.