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    very hard to follow. Bauer does not follow the basic rules for a good argument. She does not give the reader enough information at the beginning of the story to tell them what the argument is about. Firstly‚ this essay lacks an introduction or thesis statement. From the start of this paper‚ the reader has no idea what the argument is about. Secondly‚ Bauer jumps randomly from one paragraph to another with no structure to her thoughts. She provides examples of the movie Tropic Thunder‚ and

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    All it takes is one miniscule difference‚ and an individual can immediately become targeted and harassed; for years people with mental disabilities have dealt with this. Name-calling is a very prominent form of alienation by making a person’s differences his or her identifier. During the 80’s and 90’s the word ‘retarded’ was used as a way to describe people with mental disabilities. Originally it was a medical and professional term not meant to be derogatory in any way‚ but in the mid 2000’s and

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    chromosome present is either a full or partial copy of the chromosome 21 dubbing the condition with the alternate name of Trisomy 21. Unfortunately for the individual‚ the extra chromosome changes the body and brain’s normal development and causes mental and physical problems

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    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder‚ Fifth Edition (DSM-5) merged multiple subtypes of autism spectrum disorder (e.g. Asperger’s‚ high-functioning autism‚ early infantile autism) into a single diagnosis or entity. The most useful way of characterizing individuals with autism is that the focus needs to be on the deficits in the two following domains: (1) social communication and interaction and (2) restricted‚ repetitive behaviors or interests (American Psychiatric Association

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    STUDENT ID: 21162896 MODULE TITLE: SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING VULNERABLE ADULTS. MODULE CODE: NS40018/W ESSAY TITLE: SAFEGUARDING VULNERABLE ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES WHO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. The aim of this essay is primarily to identify and discuss the reasons for and factors contributing to the vulnerability of adults with learning disabilities who come in contact with the criminal justice system. This essay will offer the rational for selecting this

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    on the naturally gifted‚ how could civilization ever make advancements? The great thinkers would not be able to envision new ideas because of the mental handicap radios they had to wear in their ears. Technology would come to a stand still with the gifted not being able to finish a complete thought because of the sharp sounds produced by the mental handicaps. With the handicaps imposed there would not the breakthroughs that are needed to improve the population’s way of life. Suppose someone

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    research. Because of the amount of research gained‚ The Mental Health Act of 1946 gave grants in order to build new treatment facilities and clinics to help the mentally disabled. Because of that‚ more people learned that the mentally disabled do not affect them in any harmful way intentionally. Discoveries of new technology and the more information we have of the human anatomy helped them evolve since some studies show what can cause mental disabilities (The Treatment of the Mentally Handicapped

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    research Tri-County Center has taken business of other facilities because of the freedom they offer for the clients. The founder of Tri-County Center wanted a place where he could watch over his younger brother without leaving him in a nursing home or mental institution. He also wanted his brother to be able to make choices on what he wanted‚ when he wanted. The facility has grown in the past ten years because the center allows the clients to earn money‚ spend the money on what they want. It also offers

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    When writing about an extremely controversial topic‚ such as the levels of which humans and animals should be compared based on mental capabilities‚ it can be difficult for an author to approach this topic in a respectful way that will also compel their readers to continue reading the entire article. It is important that the author stays respectful while writing about the topic‚ but also that they focus on which rhetorical devices they are using to ensure that the readers will respond well to the

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    Introduction Direct Support Professionals provide support for people with a disability and “should be aware of the content of the Australasian Code of Ethics for Direct Support Professionals‚ as it provides “a common framework to assist with both the education and day-to-day work of direct support professionals.” (McVilly & Newell‚ 2007‚ p. 4). McVilly & Newell (2007) also state that as Direct Support Professionals‚ they have to adhere to the highest professional standards when working with

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