possess exceptional skills suggest that a definition of the savant syndrome be further critiqued. This study also assisted in the search for a correlation between autism and special talents‚ and used sensory processing in talented relative to non-talented individuals with ASD to act as a stepping stone for further research on this topic. Overall‚ it is clear that this study is crucial in discussing the definition of savant syndrome and differentiating it from symptoms of ASD. I feel that the results
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Ieva Baranauskaite Melinda Bechtell CMI 352 13‚ May‚ 2016 Dandy walker syndrome Dandy Walker syndrome (DWS) is a congenital brain defect that occurs in the cerebellum and the brain of the fourth ventricle during the first trimester. It is a genetic disorder and affects infants and children. Reason for the Dandy-Walker syndrome child’s presence is teratogenic factor‚ which adversely affect fetal development. There are‚ at present‚ three identified types of Dandy–Walker complexes. These represent closely
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Asperger’s Syndrome and Social Interaction One of the major challenges in dealing with Asperger narcissism is the social problem‚ which comes along with it. Asperger’s Problem affects your head’s ability to read the world just how everyone else does‚ particularly when it comes to other folks. Connections and natural conversations often develop into a chore‚ and hence produce both the Aspie and individuals they’re trying to socialize with reluctant to try to overcome the difficulties. Miscommunication
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Asperger’s Syndrome - How Can I Help My Child Understand Subtle Speech Patterns Like Sarcasm? Asperger’s syndrome is a neurological disorder. Which means that it’s something you are born with. You cannot catch Aspergers‚ or could you "cure" it. Asperger child often has difficulties in the communications area. An "Aspie" as someone with Aspergers is frequently called‚ may tend to employ a literal interpretation of language. An important reason for an Aspie’s issues with social functioning could be
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Define polycystic ovary syndrome. Identify risk factors of polycystic ovary syndrome. Describe the signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Describe the common diagnostic measures used in polycystic ovary syndrome. Describe the common treatment interventions for polycystic ovary syndrome. Discuss the preventative measures for polycystic ovary syndrome. Discuss women who are at risk for polycystic ovary syndrome. Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health condition‚
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What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpus is a word derived from the Greek word karpos‚ which means "wrist." The wrist is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue that normally functions as a support for the joint. The tight space between this fibrous band and the wrist bone is called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel to receive sensations from the thumb‚ index‚ and middle fingers of the hand. Any condition that causes swelling or a change in position of the tissue
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Sundowning Syndrome Etiology and Treatment 12/3/2010 Anatomy & Physiology sundowning syndrome: etiology and treatment An escalation in disruptive behaviors in the late afternoon and early evening among institutionalized patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has been a recognized phenomenon for over 60 years (Bachman & Rabins‚ 2006). The timing of the onset of disruptive behaviors has led to calling this phenomenon sundowning‚ sundowning syndrome‚ and nocturnal delirium
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kids‚ they wonder how many they should have. Some people want big families and others would rather have smaller ones. Then there are others that have no clue. They may worry about ‘the only child syndrome”‚ there are some people that believe it’s true. The question is ‘what is the only child syndrome? It’s a myth that dates back all the way to the late 1800s. When G. Stanley Hall said being an only child was “a disease all in itself.” Susan Newman‚ a social psychologist at Rutgers University and
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Progeria‚ the premature fatal aging disorder in children‚ may be able to be reversed through Farnesyltransferase inhibitors (FTI) treatments. Formally known as Hutchinson - Gilford syndrome‚ Progeria is a genetic disorder that affects 1 in every 8 million babies born. The disorder is known for its unusual appearance of premature aging in children. Progeria was first discovered when it showed up in a child in 1886 by Dr. Hutchinson. The second case was later discovered by Gilford a year later
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disabilities‚ and birth defects‚ every day. Pregnant women who drink‚ smoke‚ and use drugs are not only exposing themselves‚ but also their unborn fetus. The exposed unborn fetus is highly prone to lifelong‚ and irreversible‚ birth defects. Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most common outcome of fetuses subjected to alcohol abuse. When the mother consumes alcohol‚ the alcohol easily passes through the placenta via the bloodstream‚ and into the fetus. The fetus is unable to process the alcohol due to its high
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