NEURODISABILIT
Y
,TERMINOLOGY
Some Definitions
Disorder
Impairment
Disability
Handicap
,Disorder ; A medically definable condition or disease entity eg
. Meningocele
Impairment ; Any loss or abnormality of
psychological ,physiological or anatomical structure or
function eg. Paralysis of legs
, Disability; Any restriction or lack of ability to perform an
activity in the manner or within the range considered
normal for a human being eg. Inability to walk.
Handicap; The impact of the impairment or disability on the
person’s pursuit or achievement of the goals which are
desired by him /her or expected by society.
Y
,TERMINOLOGY
Some Definitions
Disorder
Impairment
Disability
Handicap
,Disorder ; A medically definable condition or disease entity eg
. Meningocele
Impairment ; Any loss or abnormality of
psychological ,physiological or anatomical structure or
function eg. Paralysis of legs
, Disability; Any restriction or lack of ability to perform an
activity in the manner or within the range considered
normal for a human being eg. Inability to walk.
Handicap; The impact of the impairment or disability on the
person’s pursuit or achievement of the goals which are
desired by him /her or expected by society.
