Disability and developmental disorders

Apraxia of speech is a disorder that makes it difficult to move your mouth to produce sounds and words. Find out how a speech therapist can help.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages. Find out about ADHD symptoms and how ADHD is diagnosed and treated.

Learn about autism symptoms and management for children and adults. Read how the term Asperger’s is no longer used.

Cerebral palsy damages your nervous system, affecting your movement and coordination. Read more about the causes, treatment and risk factors.

Cognitive impairment can cause problems remembering things, concentrating and making decisions. Read tips to to prevent cognitive impairment.

Dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder) is a life-long, neurological condition. Read more about dyspraxia, its symptoms and treatment.

Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes reading and spelling difficult. Structured programs can help people learn to read and spell.

Learning disabilities affect how you learn in a specific area such as reading or maths. Find out more about dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia here.

The concept of neurodiversity describes people who experience the world differently to others. Learn more about neurodiverse conditions.

Sensory impairments can affect a person’s hearing or vision, as well as their sense of touch, taste or smell.

Speech problems often arise during childhood, but they can affect people of all ages. Learn more about common speech problems here.

Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects the flow of speech. Learn about the treatments and programs to help improve your speech.