Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
8 results found in cognitive.
- Auditory Processing (Auditory Processing Disorder, Central Auditory Processing)
- The brain ability to interpret and make sense of sounds, particularly speech. Auditory processing difficulties—which commonly co-occur with ADHD—can make it challenging to distinguish speech from back…
- Cognitive Accessibility (Cognitive A11y)
- The practice of designing digital content and interfaces to be usable by people with cognitive, intellectual, learning, and neurological disabilities. Cognitive accessibility addresses barriers relate…
- Easy-to-Read (E2R, Easy Read, ETR)
- A content-simplification approach that presents information in short sentences, plain vocabulary, and clear structure to support readers with cognitive disabilities, learning difficulties, low literac…
- Hyperactivity
- A core symptom of ADHD characterized by excessive movement, restlessness, difficulty remaining seated or still, and feeling driven as if by a motor. In adults, hyperactivity often manifests as interna…
- Impulsivity (Impulsiveness)
- A core symptom of ADHD characterized by acting without forethought, difficulty waiting, interrupting others, and making hasty decisions without considering consequences. In digital contexts, impulsivi…
- Inattention (Inattentiveness)
- A core symptom of ADHD characterized by difficulty sustaining focus, being easily distracted by irrelevant stimuli, difficulty following through on instructions, and appearing not to listen when spoke…
- Situation Awareness (SA, Situational Awareness)
- The perception and understanding of one's current environment, including the identification of relevant elements, comprehension of their meaning, and projection of their future status. In accessibilit…
- Stimulation Seeking (Sensation Seeking, Novelty Seeking)
- A behavioral tendency common in people with ADHD to actively seek out novel, exciting, or highly engaging stimuli. This trait is linked to differences in dopamine regulation in the ADHD brain. In digi…