Glossary
An A to Z glossary of disabilities
Glossaries
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Williams syndrome |
Glossaries - Disabilities
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An A to Z glossary of disabilities A development disorder which can include learning problems, phobias, anxiety and attention defcit disorder. The condition is caused by the deletion of chromosome 7 and is usually caused by random events that occur in the egg or sperm of the parents.
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Willis Ekbom |
Glossaries - Disabilities
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An A to Z glossary of disabilities Also known as Restless legs syndrome, Willis-Ekbom disease is a common condition which triggers off an overwhelming need to keep moving your legs. The sensations are usually worse at night and can affect the feet, calves, things & in some cases the arms are affected too. The urges can be felt occasionally, in extreme cases they are triggered daily leading to sleep deprivation and disrupting a daily lifestyle.
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Wolf Hirschhorn Syndrome |
Glossaries - Disabilities
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An A to Z glossary of disabilities A rare condition which is caused by a missing piece of chromosome 4. Symptoms include being born with a small skull, wide eyes, beaked nose and low-set malformed ears. People with WHS can also have learning disabilities, heart defects and suffer from seizures.
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