Dyslexia (Reading Disorder) Glossary of Terms
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Acquired: Not inherited, or present at birth (congenital), but developing after birth. For... See the entire definition of AcquiredADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Alexia: Loss of the ability to read or understand the written word, due either to brain da... See the entire definition of AlexiaAnxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyAssistive technology: This term may be used to mean an assistive device, but more commonl... See the entire definition of Assistive technologyBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainCassette: A pre-existing structure into which an insert can be moved. In molecular biology... See the entire definition of CassetteChild health: The care and treatment of children. Child health is the purview of pediatric... See the entire definition of Child healthComorbidity: The coexistence of two or more disease processes. Deafness: Partial or complete hearing loss. Levels of hearing impairment vary from a mild ... See the entire definition of DeafnessDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDyslexia: A specific developmental disability that alters the way the brain processes writ... See the entire definition of DyslexiaFeedback: Many biologic processes are controlled by feedback, just as the temperature in a... See the entire definition of FeedbackGenes: The basic biological units of heredity. Segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nee... See the entire definition of Genes
Genetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Hyperactivity: A higher than normal level of activity. An organ can be described as hyper... See the entire definition of HyperactivityImpulsivity: Inclined to act on impulse rather than thought. People who are overly impulsi... See the entire definition of ImpulsivityIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateIntervention: The act of intervening, interfering or interceding with the intent of modify... See the entire definition of InterventionLearning disability: A childhood disorder characterized by difficulty with certain skill... See the entire definition of Learning disabilityMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryNeurological: Having to do with the nerves or the nervous system as, for example, a neurol... See the entire definition of NeurologicalNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of NeurologistNIH: National Institutes of Health. Pediatrics: The field of medicine that is concerned with the health of infants, children, ... See the entire definition of PediatricsPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPsychiatry: The medical specialty that is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and tr... See the entire definition of PsychiatryReferral: The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a refer... See the entire definition of ReferralScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of Scan
Sensory: Relating to sensation, to the perception of a stimulus, to the voyage made by inc... See the entire definition of SensoryTactile: Having to do with touch. For example, tactile signs of disease are signs that are... See the entire definition of TactileVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function. Youth: The time between childhood and maturity.
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