Understanding Behavior in HD.final.8-18-05 - Huntington's Disease ...
Understanding Behavior in HD.final.8-18-05 - Huntington's Disease ...
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COMMON BEHAVIOR CONCERNS IN <strong>HD</strong><br />
Communication<br />
Memory<br />
Executive Functions<br />
Apathy and Dim<strong>in</strong>ished Ability to Initiate Activities<br />
Organization<br />
Impulse Control<br />
Frustration, Irritability, Anger and Temper Outbursts<br />
Denial and Unawareness<br />
Repetition and Perseveration<br />
Depression<br />
Anxiety<br />
Psychosis: Halluc<strong>in</strong>ations and Delusions<br />
Altered Sexuality<br />
Sleep Disturbances<br />
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AUTHOR’S NOTE<br />
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APPENDICES<br />
I. Voluntary Organizations and Other Sources of Help<br />
II. Bra<strong>in</strong> Tissue Banks/DNA Bank and <strong>HD</strong> Research Roster<br />
III. <strong>HD</strong>SA Chapters<br />
IV. <strong>HD</strong>SA Centers of Excellence<br />
V. Rehabiliation/Adaptive Equipment and Product Information<br />
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