Neuropsychological Conditions & Disorders

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Damage to the brain from an external force that can impair functioning.

Stroke / CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident): Disruption of blood flow to the brain causing damage.

Parkinson’s Disease: A neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement due to dopamine depletion.

Huntington’s Disease: A genetic disorder causing progressive brain degeneration and motor dysfunction.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS): An autoimmune disease that damages the myelin sheath of neurons.

Korsakoff’s Syndrome: Memory disorder caused by chronic alcohol use and thiamine deficiency.

Alzheimer’s Disease: A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline.

Alcohol-Induced Persisting Amnestic Disorder: Long-term memory problems due to chronic alcohol use.

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

Klüver–Bucy Syndrome: Behavioral disorder caused by damage to the amygdala; includes hyperorality, hypersexuality, and flattened affect.

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

Aphasia: Impairment in language ability due to brain damage.

Agnosia: Inability to recognize objects despite intact sensory function.

Apraxia: Difficulty with motor planning and coordination despite normal strength.

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