Mental Health
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What is Dyslexia and how common is it in the UK?
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that affects reading, writing, and spelling. It is a neurological condition that can make it challenging for individuals to process and manipulate language. Dyslexia affects people in different ways, but common symptoms include difficulty with phonological processing (the ability to identify and manipulate sounds in spoken words), decoding words,…
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What is Autistic Spectrum Disorder and how is it related to ADHD?
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour. The term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity that can occur with ASD, which can affect individuals differently. ASD and ADHD are separate conditions, but they can co-occur in some…
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What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. ADHD is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with daily functioning and development. Inattention symptoms may include difficulty paying attention to details, making careless mistakes, difficulty sustaining attention in tasks, losing things necessary for…