Health

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition that involves obsessions, compulsions, or both. In the United States, around 2 to 3 percent of people have this condition, according to the American Psychiatric Association. People living with obsessive compulsive disorder  typically experience obsessions, or repetitive unwanted thoughts that prompt an extreme urge to repeat a specific behavior.

What is dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. Dyslexia affects individuals throughout their lives; however, its impact can change at different stages in a person’s life.

'Asperger syndrome' was introduced to the world by British psychiatrist Lorna Wing in the 1980s.The term derives from a 1944 study by Austrian paediatrician Hans Asperger (new evidence about his problematic history has recently been revealed and provoked a big debate). Many people who fit the profile for Asperger syndrome are now being diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder instead.

adhd stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a medical condition. A person with adhd has differences in brain development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still, and self-control. adhd can affect a child at school, at home, and in friendships.