children “adaptive and executive functioning” (p.1) through EAT. For a participant to be included in the study they had to have an IQ 70 or above and had diagnoses of ASD that was in accordance to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)- IV-TR (Borgi et al.‚ 2016). The study had a total of 28 participants ages six to twelve years old‚ that received one 60 to 70 minute session a week for 6 months‚ which equals to 25 sessions total per participant (Borgi et al.‚ 2016). The session
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Consequently‚ these individuals may frequently have low self-esteem‚ feel stupid or worthless‚ and may employ a variety of coping mechanisms‚ include overcompensating‚ acting out‚ or pretending they do not care‚ to cover up the embarrassment of their disorder (“Understanding Dyslexia‚” par. 21). Sally and Bennett Shaywitz‚ physicians in the field of dyslexia studies‚ indicate that that this disability‚ “represents one of the most common problems affecting children and adults; in the United States‚ the
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Tethered cord syndrome Tethered cord syndrome is a stretch-induced functional disorder associated with the fixation (tethering) effect of inelastic tissue on the caudal spinal cord‚ limiting its movement. This abnormal attachment is associated with progressive stretching and increased tension of the spinal cord as a child ages‚ potentially resulting in a variety of neurological and other symptoms. Due to the variation of the growth rate of the spinal cord and the spinal column‚ the progression of
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that have been based on predefined criteria. Individuals must be 18 years or older and be the biological caretaker of a child between the ages of 2 and 5. The participants must be able to speak English and have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder within the last 3 years. If a participant has more than one child they must only report on one child between the required ages. In order to maintain the integrity and ethicality of the
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Introductory awareness of Autistic Spectrum Disorders Task A- 1. Body language – People with ASD’s often have difficulties understanding and using body language. This may make them seem rude‚ but they also avoid eye contact as it makes them feel uncomfortable. Process delay - It is a common difficulty for people with ASD’s to have a delay in processing spoken/written communication and replying. Sporadic Language – Individuals may also have learnt certain words or phrases of interest
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This chapter states several theories and studies related to visual impairment in general – the assistances‚ services‚ and interventions recommended for visually impaired. This chapter will also contain various facts about Resources for the Blind Inc.‚ Manila‚ particularly its services offered for the blind people. The research will focus on the features of Resources of the Blind Inc.‚ Manila‚ specifically the institution’s operation proper‚ and several assistances and services extended for persons
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Impact of a Deaf Child on Families A bird calls and the phone rings. Yet the girl makes no move to listen to one or to answer the other. A baby’s cry goes ignored and the tea kettle on the stove continues to whistle. Most‚ but not all cases of childhood deafness and hearing-impairment are diagnosed between the ages of 18 months and 3-years-old (Mapp 50). Sometimes called the invisible handicap‚ hearing loss explains why sign language is the third most used language in the United States (Jones 54)
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A symptom of ASD is when you struggle with social interaction and communication. Some children with ASD don’t babble or use any other vocal sounds‚ language development tends to be delayed in children with ASD‚ they may also lack awareness and interest in other children. They tend to play alone or gravitate towards a differently aged group instead of playing with others their age. They may find it hard to understand other emotions and feelings‚ and can have difficulties starting and/or taking part
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Congenital prosopagnosia (CP) refers to the deficit in face processing that is apparent from early childhood in the absence of any underlying neurological basis and in the presence of intact sensory and intellectual function (Behrmann & Avidan‚ 2005). According to recent studies‚ there is growing evidence suggesting that there might be a heredofamilial factor in congenital prosopagnosia. The research report of Thomas Grüter caused a strong reaction in the field of medicine. Innate weakness of a certain
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Física da Radiação‚ 1º semestre‚ IST‚ 2010/2011 1 Radiopharmacology Radiopharmacology Diogo Ferreira‚ diogo.cunha.ferreira123@gmail.com MSc student in Biomedical Engineering‚ Instituto Superior Técnico‚ student no58548 Abstract Nuclear Medicine is the branch of medicine concerned with the use of radio-nuclides in the study and the diagnosis of diseases‚ eg. the assessment of organ function‚ detection and treatment of some diseases or monitoring of treatment’s effects. It provides physiological
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