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Chronic pain not only affects an individual's physical health but can also have psychological effects. Experiencing pain day in and out is tiring and may prevent an individual from being able to participate in activities he or she previously enjoyed as well as work....
The human brain is incredibly complex and fragile. When a blow or jolt to the head occurs, it's likely that an individual's brain is somehow adversely affected. In some cases, a brain injury may be considered minor. However, research shows that even brain injuries...
Many Georgia residents likely know a family that's been affected by autism. According to the non-profit organization Autism Speaks, an estimated two million men, women and children in the U.S. have been diagnosed as having some form of autism. However, despite the...
An adult or child may be rendered disabled for a number of reasons. Some children are born with genetic conditions that may affect them physically or mentally. Others may become disabled later in life as the result of a work or car accident in which an individual...
Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the United States may have a difficult time working, and those that are able to work struggle to find a job. Despite government programs that are supposed to help people with disabilities find and stay...
The Social Security disability benefits program has come under a lot of scrutiny lately amid claims of abuse and fraud. The media has continued to report on local stories of SSDI fraud in the United States, leaving much of the public to believe the SSDI program...
Applying for Social Security disability benefits is a trying and anxious time. Someone is trying to obtain much-needed benefits so that they can live their lives, and yet the process is complicated and often disheartening. Many Social Security claims may be denied the...
Individuals with disabilities often face many struggles. One of the biggest challenges people with disabilities face is finding a job. Many disabled individuals have a hard time working a full-time or even a part-time job, and those that are able to work, often have a...
Asperger's syndrome is a form of autism that many Americans suffer from. Asperger's syndrome has become more recognized by the public in recent years due to the medical community learning more about Asperger's and diagnosing more individuals with the condition who...
Many people have heard of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This mental condition affects 11 percent of children according to the latest study by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This is an increase from 7.8 percent of children in 2003. The...
