Münchausen syndrome

Fantastic Fates and Where to Find Them In writing One Hundred Year of Solitude, Gabriel Garcia Márquez fuses political commentary, magic realism, and reflections on humanity through his creation of the fictional town Macondo. Despite killer ants, gorgeous women ascending to the heavens, and soothsayers, Márquez claims that “there’s not a single line in all [his] work that does not have a basis in reality” (Hamilton 1). If taken literally, Márquez may be referring to the inspiration overbearing…

Often described as “oddballs” or “loners”, people with Asperger’s have distinct qualities and characteristics. While there are many negative aspects of having Asperger’s Syndrome, there are a few positive notes. People with Asperger’s can be very loyal and caring friends. They say exactly what is on their minds with no filter. Those with Asperger’s tend to be more accepting and like people for who they are, and are easily…

that creates an extra portion or copy of the 21st chromosome. This disorder is called Down syndrome. It is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition. People who are born with Down syndrome usually have a flat face ,Protruding tongue, Upward slanting eyes, Unusually shaped or small ears, Poor muscle tone, Broad, short hands with a single…

Down syndrome is one of the most common genetic disorders. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder where a person is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. Down syndrome is a form of mental retardation. In the United States about 4,000 children are being born with this condition annually. One in about every 900 births is effected, making it the most common birth defect. There are three genetic variations that cause this disorder: trisomy 21, Mosaic Trisomy 21, or Translocation Trisomy 21. There…

When Ruth designed Barbie, she almost wanted her to be perfect, both physically and in lifestyle. In Barbie 's days of development and character production there were factors that affected how the doll was going to look to portray a certain life. Although they are seen as little things, Ruth wanted the doll to be an image to guide girls to adulthood. Those factors were that “the doll would be pretty, but not to the point the girl feels insecure. [Ruth] thought of the doll as a teen fashion model…

Prenatal Genetic Testing: A Technology of Normalization Prenatal genetic testing is a technology made available to more accurately determine whether or not a child could have a birth ‘defect’. The most common birth defects tested for are Down syndrome, Trisomy 18, or an open neural tube defect (Government of Canada, 2013). This paper asserts first that prenatal genetic testing is a technology of normalization, which labels disability as abnormal and a feared outcome, and second that…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neural developmental disabilities that can cause impair social interactions, communication, and restrict and repetitive behavior challenge. I chose this topic because during work last summer there was a young boy with autism in my group. When his mother talked to me to let me know of his condition I was unaware of what it was so she gave me a brief description of the disorder. Even though his mother told me about the disorder I would have never…

The foundation of TLC is organized by a series of organized groups. The first group is the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors ultimately approves or disapproves any policy posed by the Executive Director. The Executive Director looks at the day to day operation in the organization. The Associate Director follows the Executive Director. The Associate Director then oversees the accounting side of things and human resources and quality insurances. The Associate Director provides two types…

Leisure: when an individual is free from work or self-care duties and or engages in intrinsic meaningful activities that increases the person’s satisfaction and overall happiness (Chen.Y, & Chen. S (2013). 155,000 children in Canada between the ages of 5-14 have been diagnosed with a disability(Stats Canada, 2008).This is a big concern because according to Bult et al., (2014), children who have a disability, encounter difficulties engaging in meaningful leisure activities due to the lack of…

Through the course of the past several years there has been an increase in the number of students that have been diagnosed with learning abilities, and in particular, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Increase in the diagnosis of Autism among students has had an effect on Special Education and educational implications for the students with Autism. This research paper will attempt to provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders and the implications that their prevalence has on the field of…