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Occupational therapy

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

Asperger's syndrome

Asperger's syndrome was the former name of a developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that causes a complex range of behavioural symptoms. ASD may be mild, moderate or severe.

Dyspraxia

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

Essential tremor

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

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.

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.

Psoriatic arthritis

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

Muscular dystrophy

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

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.

Williams syndrome

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

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.

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.

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.

Frontotemporal dementia

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

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.

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.

Huntington's disease

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

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.

Hip pain

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

Encephalitis

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

Respite care

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

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.

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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Occupational therapy

Asperger's syndrome

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Dyspraxia

Essential tremor

Rett syndrome

Younger onset dementia

Psoriatic arthritis

Muscular dystrophy

Angelman syndrome

Williams syndrome

Cri du chat syndrome

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Frontotemporal dementia

Lewy body dementias

Paget's disease of bone

Huntington's disease

Hip replacement

Hip pain

Encephalitis

Respite care

Older people and falls

Support for children with cancer

Find a service: Occupational therapy

Life stage

Occupational therapy

Asperger's syndrome

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Dyspraxia

Essential tremor

Rett syndrome

Younger onset dementia

Psoriatic arthritis

Muscular dystrophy

Angelman syndrome

Williams syndrome

Cri du chat syndrome

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

Frontotemporal dementia

Lewy body dementias

Paget's disease of bone

Huntington's disease

Hip replacement

Hip pain

Encephalitis

Respite care

Older people and falls

Support for children with cancer

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