“Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Autistic disorder, sometimes called autism or classical ASD, is the most severe...
- Sunday, 1 January 2012 8:43
From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Sunday, 1 January 2012 4:14
Caregivers are . . .
Caregivers are people that care for those who are dependent upon the support of others. Caregivers can be familial (e.g., parents) or professional (e.g., group home staff). Though care recipients vary across age ranges and levels of... - Wednesday, 28 December 2011 1:00
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease, that results in one form of dementia, and affects memory, thinking, and behavior. New medications have been developed that are aimed at slowing the disease. However, there are no...