Neuropsychology Rehabilitation Services|Lifespan
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Developing Children and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Developing Children and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Many parents may have difficulty identifying why their child is having behavioral issues and they don’t know why their child is often uncooperative and acting defiant. Oppositional Defiant Disorder, known as ODD, is a behavioral disorder that causes children to display these behaviors,
COMMON STRATEGIES FOR STROKE PREVENTION
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA’S) more commonly known as stroke, remains a major health concern around the world. Within the United States, approximately 800,000 individuals are diagnosed and treated for stroke annually. It is the 4th leading cause of death behind cardiovascular disease (e.g.,
What does it mean when your child is diagnosed with ataxia?
The diagnosis of ataxia for your child is a difficult experience for any parent. Ataxia is a very complex disease and can be challenging to understand and diagnose, especially when working with young children. In simple terms, ataxia can be interpreted as impaired coordination and medically understood as a disease of the nervous system.
CTE: DAMAGE TO THE BRAIN STARTS YOUNGER THAN WHAT WAS THOUGHT
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain condition usually associated with boxers and football players. Recent American Medical Association Journal (JAMA Neurology) revealed surprising evidence: Of 152 brain examinations from contact sports athletes under the age of 30, more than 40% had evidence of CTE,