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Idiosyncratic Gesture(also: Personalised Gesture, Idiosyncratic Movement)

A body-based communicative movement whose form and meaning are specific to one individual (and often to one communication partner), rather than drawn from a shared vocabulary like American Sign Language. Idiosyncratic gestures are central to unaided AAC for many people with…

Motor Impairment(also: Motor Disability, Physical Impairment, Movement Disorder)

A condition that affects a person's ability to control physical movements, including fine motor skills (precise movements of hands and fingers) and gross motor skills (larger movements involving arms, legs, and trunk). Motor impairments can result from conditions such as stroke,…

Range of Motion(also: ROM, Joint Mobility)

The full movement potential of a joint, measured in degrees of a circle, from the starting position to maximum extension or flexion. Range of motion exercises are fundamental to physical rehabilitation, helping maintain joint flexibility and prevent contractures. In…

Stroke(also: Cerebrovascular Accident, CVA, Brain Attack)

A medical condition occurring when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Strokes can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or death. In accessibility contexts, stroke survivors often experience…

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