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Fact Sheet What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition that is characterized by three main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.  It is the most prevalent childhood psychiatric disorder in Canada.  ADHD is …
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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
For diagnostic purposes in North America, this category of disorders is currently identified as Pervasive Developmental Disorders or PDD (1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, American Psychiatric Association).
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Never lend your card to anyone. It is the key to your bank account and is for your use only. Protect your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Memorize that number instead of writing it down for safe keeping. Don’t choose an …
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Good personal hygiene is a necessary life skill that can help one have positive self-esteem, and provide more opportunities in adulthood to get and maintain a job, and to lead a healthy life style. As children get older, and reach …
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According to the World Health Organization, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The definition of disability varies greatly, but it is generally agreed that about …
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Cerebral Palsy is an umbrella term used to describe a group of chronic disorders impairing control of movement that appear in the first few years of life and generally do not worsen over time.
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Circle of Difference is an interactive game for people with intellectual disabilities to learn about inclusion, appreciating difference & diversity.
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The following listing is for community services and supports in the Toronto area, which welcome individuals with a developmental disability that are transitioning into older adulthood. This listing has been compiled for information purposes only. The programs have not been …
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