Neuropsychological Conditions & Disorders

Damage to the brain from an external force that can impair functioning.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Disruption of blood flow to the brain causing damage.

Stroke / CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)

A neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement due to dopamine depletion.

Parkinson’s Disease

A genetic disorder causing progressive brain degeneration and motor dysfunction.

Huntington’s Disease

An autoimmune disease that damages the myelin sheath of neurons.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Memory disorder caused by chronic alcohol use and thiamine deficiency.

Korsakoff’s Syndrome

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Long-term memory problems due to chronic alcohol use.

Alcohol-Induced Persisting Amnestic Disorder

A neurological condition due to thiamine deficiency, often preceding Korsakoff’s.

Wernicke’s Encephalopathy

Behavioral disorder caused by damage to the amygdala; includes hyperorality, hypersexuality, and flattened affect.

Klüver–Bucy Syndrome

Lack of awareness of one’s own illness or disability.

Anosognosia

Impairment in language ability due to brain damage.

Aphasia

Inability to recognize objects despite intact sensory function.

Agnosia

Difficulty with motor planning and coordination despite normal strength.

Apraxia

Abnormal electrical activity in the brain, sometimes causing convulsions or altered awareness.

Seizure Disorders