Occupational therapy

Occupational therapists (OTs) can help throughout your life when you're having difficulty with everyday tasks. Learn about occupational therapy.

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Dyspraxia

Dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder) is a life-long, neurological condition. Read more about dyspraxia, its symptoms and treatment.

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Essential tremor

Essential tremor affects your nerves and causes uncontrollable shaking. Understand the difference between essential tremor and Parkinson's Disease.

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Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome causes intellectual and physical disability. It’s been described relatively recently, so it’s not known how it progresses to middle age.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Learn about autism symptoms and management for children and adults. Read how the term Asperger’s is no longer used.

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Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that affects your joints. It usually occurs in people with psoriasis. Learn more about psoriatic arthritis here.

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Muscular dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause muscle weakness. Learn more about the different types, symptoms and treatment options.

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a range of conditions caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Learn more about FASD here.

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Huntington's disease

Huntington's affects the nervous system and worsens over time. Symptoms include difficulty controlling limbs and cognitive and emotional changes.

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Hip replacement

Hip replacement maybe recommended if you have severe hip pain and other treatments haven't worked. Read about benefits and risks of this surgery.

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Hip pain

Hip pain is very common. Learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatments for hip pain and when to seek medical attention.

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Encephalitis

Encephalitis is a serious brain condition usually caused by a virus. If you or your child may be affected, seek medical attention immediately.

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Williams syndrome

Williams syndrome can cause development, learning and medical problems, although children with it often have well-developed language and music skills.

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Paget's disease of bone

Paget's disease is a condition that weakens and deforms your bones. Read more information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Younger onset dementia

Younger onset dementia is the name given to dementia in people aged under 65 years. Learn what you need to think about with early onset dementia.

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Lewy body dementias

Lewy body dementias are caused by abnormal protein clumps in the brain that affect memory, thinking, movement and behaviour. Read about the symptoms.

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Cri du chat syndrome

Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes a weak, high-pitched cry. Learn more about the symptoms of cri du chat syndrome here.

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease affects your nervous system. It’s a progressive disease, but some therapies can help with your CMT symptoms.

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Angelman syndrome

Angelman syndrome is a genetic condition that causes intellectual disability. It can't be cured, but therapy can improve your quality of life.

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Frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects the parts of the brain involved in behaviour and language. Learn about FTD symptoms and treatments.

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Older people and falls

Anyone can be at risk of having a fall, but some older adults are more vulnerable than others. Here's how to take steps to prevent falls.

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Support for children with cancer

If your child is diagnosed with cancer, they will have many challenges ahead. Find out how to tell your child and how to support them.

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Respite care

Caring for someone can be physically and emotionally exhausting, but respite care can help relieve stress. Find out more about respite care here.

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