Certain conditions can impact autobiographical memory, influencing the way we remember and recall personal experiences. Here are some conditions associated with autobiographic memory:
- Traumatic brain injury: Severe head injuries can disrupt autobiographical memory, leading to memory gaps or difficulty in retrieving personal memories.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Individuals with PTSD may experience fragmented or intrusive memories, as well as avoidance of traumatic events.
- Depression: Depression can affect autobiographical memory, leading to biased recall and a tendency to remember negative experiences more vividly.
- Alzheimer’s disease: As Alzheimer’s disease progresses, it often affects autobiographical memory, causing difficulty in remembering recent and remote personal events.
- Childhood amnesia: Many individuals have limited memories from early childhood due to the immature development of autobiographical memory during that period.
Understanding the conditions associated with autobiographical memory helps shed light on the factors that can influence our ability to remember and recall personal experiences. Goally, our tablet, assists children with various challenges in building life and language skills through fun apps, including visual schedules, AAC, gamified learning, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social skills training.
This post was originally published on May 11, 2023. It was updated on July 14, 2023.
