Autism, also known as an Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a term used to represent a group of neurodevelopmental conditions. Disparities in social interaction and communication characterize such conditions. People with ASD often show restricted and repetitive interests or patterns of behaviour. ASD is found in people worldwide, regardless...
Read moreDementia is a generic expression for memory loss, language, problem-solving, and various thinking abilities that are serious enough to intervene with everyday living. One common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s. Dementia is not a singular disease but a general term — like heart disease — that comprises a broad...
Read moreWhat is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions (compulsions). Although people with OCD may know that their thoughts and behaviors don’t make logical sense, they’re often unable to stop them. About 2% of the world’s population,...
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