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Neurological disability

This refers to an impairment or limitation due to injury or chronic illness that has resulted at the central nervous system, including the brain. Diagnoses of neurological disability include, but are not limited to: autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and post concussion syndrome.

In many cases, neurological disabilities can cause physical disabilities, impaired learning ability and emotional and personality changes. Some of the most common difficulties for persons with neurological disabilities are exhibited in one or more of the following areas:

• Memory
• Concentration
• Abstract and flexible thinking
• Organizational skills
• Information processing
• Sensory and motor skills
• Speech and language skills
• Social skills

Changes in ability in these areas may be permanent or temporary, as the extent and location of the injury will determine the severity and duration of the resulting impairments. Mobility may also be affected, making it necessary for the person to develop new ways of functioning in a number of areas. Some impairments can be overcome through exercise and retraining, while others can be compensated for through the use of assistive devices and accommodation.