Different kinds of neurodivergent conditions
A list of the websites I used to get the symptoms associated with the conditions I talked about.
ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. The NHS site has a really good explainer of the symptoms of those with ADHD.
NHS - ADHD Symptoms
Autism
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.
NHS - What is Autism?
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another.
NHS - Bipolar Disorder
Down's Syndrome
Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder that typically causes some level of learning disability.
NHS - Down's Syndrome
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty that affects the ability to acquire arithmetical skills.
NHS - Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia is a specific learning difficulty that affects writing, spelling or both.
Psychology Today - Dysgraphia
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that can cause problems with reading, writing and spelling.
NHS - Dyslexia
Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia)
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a condition affecting physical coordination that causes a person to perform less well than expected in daily activities for their age, and appear to move clumsily.
NHS - Dyspraxia
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures.
NHS - Epilepsy
OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition in which a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.
NHS - OCD
PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events.
NHS - PTSD
Tourette's Syndrome
Tourette's syndrome is a condition that causes a person to make involuntary sounds and movements called tics.
NHS - Tourette's Syndrome