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4 results found in cognitive disability.
- Auditory agnosia (Sound agnosia, Acoustic agnosia)
- A neurological condition characterized by difficulty recognizing or distinguishing sounds despite having intact hearing. People with auditory agnosia can hear sounds but may struggle to identify what …
- Cognitive Dysfunction (Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Disability)
- A broad term encompassing conditions that affect cognitive functions such as memory, attention, problem-solving, learning, language, and executive function. Cognitive dysfunction ranges from mild impa…
- Subjective cognitive decline (SCD, Subjective memory complaint, SMC)
- A self-perceived decline in cognitive abilities, particularly memory, that is not detectable on standard cognitive tests. Individuals with subjective cognitive decline notice changes in their thinking…
- Word deafness (Pure word deafness, Auditory verbal agnosia)
- A specific type of auditory agnosia in which a person can hear speech sounds but cannot comprehend spoken words, despite having normal hearing and the ability to read, write, and speak. People with wo…