Physical differences
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These affect how someone senses things, moves, handles objects, or keeps up their energy. The causes of physical disabilities can vary – it can be hereditary, or inherited, or the result of accident, injury, illness, traumatic event or post-surgery effects.
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Developmental or learning and growth differences
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These start in childhood and can affect how someone learns, talks, or takes care of themselves. Examples include Autism Spectrum (ASD), Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Language Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Epilepsy, Down Syndrome.
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Neurodiverse or brain and behavioural differences
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These affect how someone thinks, sees the world, interacts, or controls their actions. ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia, and Dyslexia all fall within the spectrum of “Neurodiversity” and are all neurodiverse conditions.
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Episodic or fluctuating differences
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These come and go, with times when they're more or less intense, common, or long-lasting. These may include disabilities related to long-COVID, multiple sclerosis, IBS, lupus, arthritis, cancer, HIV, diabetes and personal anxieties.
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