Acquired brain injury is any injury or damage to the brain that occurs after birth. This is a term that covers all situations that result in injury to the brain post birth. An acquired brain injury can be a result of a stroke, tumor, blunt force trauma, brain hemorrhage, an infection in the brain (encephalitis), […]
What is a stroke?There are two types of stroke:•Ischaemic stroke: This occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced. This is the more common form of stroke. It is further classified depending on where in the brain the blockage occurred. It is normally caused by a piece of plaque or blood clot.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder often characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities. Some common deficits seen in those with ASD include: Age of Development: Often symptoms will be present in early development but may not
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Cerebral Palsy is a group of neurological disorders that permanently affect movement, muscle coordination and posture. Symptoms often appear in infancy or early childhood.Cerebral Palsy is due to abnormal development of the brain or damage to the brain before or after birth.Children and adults with Cerebral Palsy exhibit a wide variety of symptoms depending on
