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A disorder of language acquired as a result of brain disease. Aphasia is impairment in the use of spoken or written language caused by brain disorders (see illustration) that cannot be explained by paralysis or incoordination of the articulatory…

An impairment in the performance of voluntary actions despite intact motor power and coordination, sensation and perception, and comprehension. Apraxia is a neurological condition in which there is difficulty with skilled tasks or learned movements…

A neurodevelopmental condition that impairs the way that a person relates to and communicates with other people. Persons with autism have difficulties with social communication and interaction. They also can have unusual behaviors, such as…