Introduction To the Disorder Asperger’s syndrome (AS)‚ originally described by Hans Asperger in 1944 (Attwood‚ 2007‚ p. 23)‚ was historically considered a distinct high-functioning subtype of autism. It is now considered simply an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) following a change to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 2013 (Kite‚ Gullifer‚ & Tyson‚ 2013). “Autism spectrum disorders are severe disorders of development that can affect social interaction‚ communication
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a complex disorder characterized by a constellation of signs and symptoms resulting from a compression of blood vessels and nerves in the thoracic outlet region where they exit the chest. The thoracic outlet is a space located between the thorax (rib cage) and the clavicle (collarbone) which contains major blood vessels and nerves. The thoracic outlet is the area through which nerves and blood vessels travel to and from the arm. Thoracic Outlet syndrome is considered
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“The Toll of Stockholm Syndrome in the African American Society” One of the effects of slavery on the African American people is the Stockholm syndrome. Stockholm syndrome by definition is the feelings of trust or affection felt in many cases of kidnapping or hostage-taking by a victim toward a captor. Another name used for this is the slave loyalty syndrome. Once slavery seemed to become a way of the world in America‚ some slaves grew forms of sympathy for their slave owners. While slavery became
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Prader Willi Syndrome Prader Willi syndrome‚ or more commonly known as PWS is a disorder that causes “obesity‚ intellectual disability‚ and shortness in height” (Mayo Clinic). PWS is a not a common disorder. According to MNT‚ it is estimated that “one in 25‚000 people have PWS in the US and it affects an estimated 350‚000 to 400‚000 people worldwide.” However‚ PWS is the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood obesity that has been identified to date in genetic clinics. There is
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Winston begins to completely change his mind and learns to love Big Brother. Most people could not just change their mind about someone and go from hatred to love but there is an explanation. Winston’s situation can be linked to Stockholm Syndrome. Stockholm syndrome‚ or capture bonding‚ is a psychological phenomenon first described in 1973 in which hostages express empathy and sympathy and begin to have positive feelings towards their captors. This is sometimes taken to the point of defending
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Medical factors that may impact the behavior: Bonnie has been diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome a life-threatening disorder which begins in childhood. Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome develop an insatiable appetite which results in chronic overeating and obesity (United States National Library of Medicine‚ 2015). Bonnie’s diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome is a strong causal link for strong desire to obtain food. Bonnie also has multiple disabilities and sensory problems. Individuals with
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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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Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that cause developmental delay and neurological problems. There is sometimes sleep disturbances‚ seizures‚ jerky movements‚ frequent laughter or smiling and usually always happy. The people that have this tend to not use many words‚ or none at all. Most likely they are very hyper and have little balance. An older term that people use to use would be‚ happy puppet syndrome‚ but it is no longer an accepted term. When people have Angelman syndrome‚ they appear
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Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder and is considered a high functioning form of Autism. Autism spectrum disorders are also known as pervasive developmental disorders and can affect social skills and communication. Asperger syndrome can also delay the development of motor skills and cause sensory problems. While there is no cure for Asperger syndrome‚ there are treatments to help teach the skills affected by Asperger to patients to help them cope with the disorder. Research is currently
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is an inherited connective tissue disorder that is classified into six distinct primary types. EDS was first described around the turn of the century by Eduard Ehlers‚ a Danish physician‚ and Henri-Alexandre Danlos‚ a French physician. Before 1997 there were ten recognized types of EDS that were labeled with Roman numerals I through X. Once doctors had more experience with patients with EDS and as technology improved to study biochemical
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