Asperger’s Syndrome In today’s society‚ Asperger’s Syndrome is being talked about‚ and seen‚ more than ever‚ from television shows‚ such as Parenthood‚ to magazine articles‚ and of course in the inclusive classroom. Throughout this paper we will be looking at where Asperger’s Syndrome originated‚ some of the characteristics and causes‚ as well as ways in which teachers and parents can better deal with a child that has Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome is found under Autistic Spectrum
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The primary intervention in the management of dysmetabolic syndrome consists of lifestyle modifications such as cessation of smoking‚ healthy eating of calories restricted diet and increase in physical activity (Falentin‚ 2010). In dysmetabolic syndrome‚ the main emphasis is on reducing the individual risk factors especially in patients identified as high risk of cardiovascular disease and T2DM. Riediger and Clara (2011)‚ state the importance of doctors using a screening tool for other risk factors
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Tourette Syndrome is characterized by several indicators including muscular tics‚ vocal or phonic tics‚ disinhibited thoughts‚ emotional differences including difficulties in emotional regulation‚ obsessive compulsions and rituals. The characteristics and frequency of indicators can change throughout a “Touretter’s” life time. The onset of Tourette Syndrome is usually in childhood between the ages of 5 and 10 (average 7) years old. People with Tourette Syndrome have little or no control over the
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What is Turner’s syndrome? • A genetic disorder which only affects and occurs in females • It is a result of only one X chromosome present in the gamete (monosomy X ) • T.S can also occur if one of the sex chromosomes is partly missing or rearranged • This missing chromosome is responsible for the developmental affects • There is an extremely small chance of the fetus actually surviving How is a person diagnosed? • A person can be diagnosed by taking a sample of blood‚ amniotic fluid or
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Cushing’s Syndrome Cushing’s Syndrome is a hormone disorder caused by the body tissues being exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol for a long period of time. The disease is commonly caused by taking corticosteroid medicine in high doses over an extended period of time. The condition can also be caused by the body’s excess production of cortisol due to an overactive adrenal gland. It is a rare disease that mostly affects adults between the ages of 20 to 50. Females are more likely
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improve efficiency and result in a cost reduction in the overall household energy bill. Nest Labs‚ Inc. believes they have a solution with respect to energy and money conservation. The value proposition of the Nest Learning Thermostat states it can improve efficiency and reduce household energy bills up to twenty percent (Nest‚ 2012). After analyzing the various elements of marketing and their influences‚ it is clear Nest Labs‚ Inc. is thoroughly prepared to dominate in the field of smart thermostats.
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Mental Illness Research Questions - Munchausen Syndrome What illness are you researching? Factitious Disorders Munchausen Syndrome Ganser Syndrome What is the definition of your disorder? What might be physical/noticeable characteristics of this disorder? Munchausen syndrome is a mental disorder where a person repeatedly pretends to have severe illnesses‚ when they actually are the ones causing the illness to themselves. Those who have this illness will mostly complain of physical pain‚ as opposed
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Turner Syndrome It was first described in 1930‚ and first diagnose in 1959. Now a days‚ 1 of 2‚000 females are born with this syndrome. Turner syndrome (also known as TS) is named after the famous endocrinologist Henry Turner‚ who was the first person to described and published any findings about this syndrome. This condition is also known as Bonnevie-Ullrich syndrome‚ Gonadal dysgenesis‚ and Monosomy X. The syndrome is a non-inherited chromosomal condition that only occurs in females. It’s cause
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thoroughly? yes Corrie Nicholas Sedita English 101 November 25‚ 2012 Stockholm syndrome: Cause and Effect Stockholm syndrome; an issue that lends it name from a 1973 robbery of Kreditbanken in Stockholm‚ Sweden‚ in which two robbers held four bank employees hostage from August 23 to 28. These robbers shared a space with their victims and became emotionally attached and even defended them after. Today this syndrome is viewed as a psychological response to a situation where the victim has had their
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flenfef Down Syndrome is named after John Langdon Down‚ the first British doctor who first described the condition in 1987. It wasn’t until 1959‚ however‚ that an extra chromosome was identified as the cause. One in every 691 babies in the the United States are born with Down syndrome. Making Down syndrome the most common genetic condition. Approximately 400‚000 Americans have Down syndrome and about 6‚000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year. Down syndrome (DS)‚ also
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