Psychology RootsAutism 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, …