Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder(also: FASD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, FAS)
- A group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. Effects can include physical, behavioral, and learning problems, with a wide range of severity. FASD is relevant to digital accessibility because individuals may experience cognitive…
- Fine Motor Skills(also: Fine Motor Control, Dexterity)
- The ability to make precise, coordinated movements using the small muscles of the hands, fingers, and wrists. Fine motor skills are essential for tasks such as typing, using a mouse, performing touch gestures, and operating physical controls on devices. Many people with…
- Fragile X Syndrome(also: FXS, Martin-Bell Syndrome)
- A genetic condition caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome, making it the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and the most common known single-gene cause of autism spectrum disorder. Fragile X affects males more severely than females, with…
- Freezing of Gait(also: FOG, Gait Freezing, Motor Blocks)
- A common and debilitating symptom of Parkinson's Disease in which a person suddenly and temporarily feels as though their feet are glued to the floor, despite intending to walk. Freezing episodes typically last seconds to minutes and are a major cause of falls and loss of…
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