cognitive disabilities

Thinking and learning challenges

Cognitive disabilities are conditions that affect mental processes—learning, memory, attention, problem-solving, or communication.

The term covers a broad range: intellectual disabilities, learning disorders like dyslexia, brain injuries, and conditions like Down syndrome or autism.

The website was redesigned for users with cognitive disabilities.

The plural reflects that these conditions vary widely in type and severity.

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