Differentiate between cognitive and physical disability.
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Physical impairments are commonly believed to require relatively more active assistance with eating, bathing, dressing and other ADLs, while cognitive impairments require relatively more passive, supervisory or standby assistance.
The difference between cognitive and physical disability is mentioned below-
1. Cognitive disability is also described as intellectual disability. It is generally referred to as the difficulties faced by a person to execute all the cognitive and mental engagement. Mental impairment caused by various factors like neurological, genetic, biological, and psychological limits the person to perform the simple tasks that are performed by other persons effortlessly. Examples of cognitive disability are-
a. Dyslexia
b. Dysgraphia
c. Psychosis
d. Autism
e. Dementia
f. Alzheimer's disease
2. Physical disabilities are caused externally that disables a person to perform their tasks physically. They may or may not be mentally impaired. Physically disabled persons face difficulty to execute daily activities for living. Their strength and stamina minimize. There are various types of physical disabilities like impairment in hearing and speech, locomotive disabilities, and visual disfigurement. Physical disabilities can also be caused by external accidents. Examples of physical disabilities are listed below-
a. Epilepsy
b. Cystic fibrosis
c. Injuries in the brain and spinal cords