Out of My Mind

Out of My Mind Glossary

diagnosis

the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms

iridescent

having luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

Neapolitan

relating to Naples; a native or citizen of Naples

bilateral

affecting both sides

quadriplegia

paralysis of all four limbs

spastic (noun)

an offensive term for a person with cerebral palsy; an incompetent or uncoordinated person

cerebral palsy

a condition marked by impaired muscle coordination (spastic paralysis) and/or other disabilities, typically caused by damage to the brain before or at birth

PBS

an abbreviation for the Public Broadcasting Service, a publicly funded television channel that focuses on historical and nature programs

Sesame Street

a popular children’s television show presented by Muppets

ableism

discrimination in favor of able-bodied people

shag carpet

a carpet or rug with a deep pile that gives a shaggy appearance

Mercedes

a German luxury automobile brand

subatomic

smaller than or occurring within an atom

Garfield

the eponymous character of a popular comic strip, Garfield is a grumpy and overfed orange cat

retarded

a dated and offensive term of abuse for people with developmental difficulties

paralysis

loss of the ability to move in part or most of the body

synesthesia

the production of a sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body (e.g. sound evokes colors and scents)

camcorder

a tape-based video camera

sling

a flexible strap to support an injured arm

The Cat in the Hat

a classic children’s book written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss