Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Neurodegenerative Disease(also: Neurodegenerative Disorder, Neurodegeneration)
- A category of diseases characterized by progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of nerve cells. Common neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). These…
- Neurodevelopmental Disorder(also: NDD)
- A group of conditions that arise during the developmental period and are characterized by developmental deficits that produce impairments in personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning. Neurodevelopmental disorders include ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual…
- Neurodevelopmental Disorder(also: NDD, Neurodevelopmental Disability)
- An umbrella term for a group of conditions that originate during the developmental period and involve impairments in cognitive, social, emotional, or motor functioning. Common neurodevelopmental disorders include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability, and…
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