Learning Disabilities The definition of learning disabilities is as follows: General- Specific learning disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language‚ spoken‚ or written‚ that may manifest in an imperfect ability to listen‚ think‚ speak‚ read‚ write‚ spell‚ or to do mathematical calculations including conditions such as perceptual disabilities‚ brain injury‚ minimal brain dysfunction‚ dyslexia‚ and developmental
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LEARNING DISABILITIES Makaila Ronholm York River Public School Makaila Ronholm Mr. Simpson Wednesday‚ November 21‚ 2012 Table of Contents: Title Page Table of Contents Abstract Headings: 1. Introduction 2. What are the symptoms of learning disabilities? 3. How prevalent are learning disabilities? 4. What causes learning disabilities? 5. Conclusion Bibliography Abstract Learning disabilities are found in children of all ages and adults as well. They are
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The assignment will focus on a 45 year old lady of Asian origin who has a mild learning disability. She also suffers from type 2 Diabetes and Bipolar affective disorder. The assignment will explain the nature of her learning disability and explore how Bio-Psycho-Social factors have influenced her life. The role of her learning disability nurse in supporting her needs through a person-centred planning approach will also be analysed. The assignment will also discuss with reference to the four key principals
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Biological Explanation for Schizophrenia The biological theory on Schizophrenia is a determinism theory which states that Schizophrenia is caused by our genetics and things that are involved in our bodies. The biological theory states that the cause of Schizophrenia is due to issues such as our genes‚ and dopamine levels‚ and therefore it can be cured by looking at these issues. The first biological explanation I will look at is the genetic theory of Schizophrenia. There is a 1% chance of someone
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How are members with a disability treated within the community? - Members of the Tzotziles treat each other with respect‚ and with cultural beliefs. Having special treatment or being disable is seen as an error from heavens‚ but between them‚ Tzotziles take care of each other‚ but they do discriminate the disable. What job opportunities do they have? If none‚ what role do they play? - Tzotziles divide the groups between women and men. Men are in charge of crops and cultivation of beans‚ maize‚ and
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Genetic Disorders: Schizophrenia April 18‚2011 Background Genetic Disorders occur when there is a change or mutation in the information contained in the genes. When cells get older or they have been exposed to something harmful disorders can occur. Genetic disorders can be caused by a mutation in one gene called monogenic disorder‚ by mutations in multiple genes called multifactorial inheritance disorder‚ by a combination of gene mutations and environmental factors‚ or by damage to chromosomes
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Provide 2 or more biological explanations of schizophrenia? 1) Genetic Factors Gottesman: Schizophrenia is more common in the biological relatives of a Schizophrenic‚ the closer the degree of genetic relatedness‚ the greater the risk. If a parent has schizophrenia the chance of child having it is 10% MZ twins have 48% chance risk of developing Schizophrenia if their twin has the disorder‚ whereas DZ twins 17% chance of having Schizophrenia if their twin has the disorder‚ that’s more than
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Kierrah Thomas Mr. Hamilton English 1020 17 September 2014 Schizophrenia vs. Bipolar Disorder: How to Cope With Diagnosed Family Member What is a psychiatric disorder? When you ask many people what a psychiatric disorder is‚ the first thing they associate it with is mental hospitals‚ psychopaths‚ and crazy‚ dysfunctional people. But in all honesty‚ the only people who understand what psychiatric patients are dealing with are doctors‚ psychologist‚ and the family members that have to interact
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Disability in the Media It has been a quarter of a century since Nancy Mairs wrote her essay Disability about the media’s weak portrayal of people with disabilities and only recently has there been in a change their representation on the small and big screens. While there is now a significantly larger number of persons with disabilities represented on TV and in movies‚ the roles still lack the character depth and screen time given to able-bodied characters. Disability rights
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Community members to be the focus of the project. To increase turnout among people with disabilities. Disabled people will be recruited to help encourage voter engagement‚ serve as consultations‚ and conduct In-depth interviews: about What we learned about this population. By encouraging Disabled people will connect voter with a host of elected officials‚ and stay informed about local affairs. : Active Citizenship Registered voters are more likely to engage in civic and political activities
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