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Tourette Syndrome is one type of Tic Disorder. Tics are repetitive, involuntary movements (twitches) and vocalizations. Tourette Syndrome is part of a spectrum of neurological disorders that typically first appear in childhood.The first noticeable symptoms of Tourettes are typically involuntary movements of the face, arms, limbs or trunk. These tics are frequent, repetitive and rapid. The most common symptom of this disorder is a facial tic (eye blink, nose twitch, or sneer), which over time…

Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are terms used to describe disorders of brain development. The dictionary definition of this disorder is “a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts” (Dictionary). The word spectrum indicates the different levels of ability and disability someone may have. An individual may have a rich vocabulary but…

Music therapy is known to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder strengthen their social skills. However, there is a shortage in research that supports this theory. A. Blythe LaGasse decided to research how music therapy affected eye gaze, joint attention, and communication skills in children who have been diagnosed with Autism. LaGasse’s hypothesis states the article, Effects of a Music Therapy Group Intervention on Enhancing Social Skills in Children with Autism, is relevant because it…

YouGov surveyed people on January 26-28, 2015, and the question was, “Do you think early childhood vaccinations can cause autism?” There were two answers to choose from: A. Definitely/probably, or B. Definitely/probably NOT. The survey was conducted through ages 18 to 65 and older. Overall, a total percentage of 50 people agree with Autism being caused by vaccines while 242 people disagree to Autism being caused by vaccines. Some people do not even know what Autism is? Autism is a developmental…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to other people. Autistic children struggle with social interaction, communication, and/or with repetitive and restrictive behaviors on a regular day basis. About 1 in 68 children has been identified with ASD according to estimates from the CDC. The occurrence of ASD is 4.5 times more in males than in females. Autism Spectrum Disorder does not discriminate and is…

Over 3.5 million people in the United States live with an autism spectrum disorder (Autism Society, 2015). It is almost guaranteed that I will have the opportunity to work with one of these individuals at least once in my career. Recognizing that the sexual experience of these individuals is distinctive will help me to…

The potentially severe repercussions of widespread automation have led individuals from all parts of the political spectrum to offer up a potential solution: the universal basic income (UBI). This welfare program in its simplest form would see all citizens of any given country receive an intermittent, unconditional payment from the government. One publication in support…

Introduction When assessing children with Speech Sound Disorder (SSD) there are many different factors that need to be considered to determine the best course of treatment. An SSD is diagnosed when a child makes errors in their speech that are not typical for their age (Raitano). These errors can be articulation errors such as mispronouncing a sound or phonological errors, which is when a child replaces sounds with certain processes (Raitano). When a child makes either of these kinds of errors…

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body, and is the basis of all functions in the body. Consequently, when the brain suffers damage or is not formed correctly, the effects can be devastating to basic, normal bodily functions. There are an innumerable amount of pathologies and disorders that the brain can suffer from, and this paper will be focusing on just a few of the major, most common ailments. Cerebral palsy, cerebral infections, strokes, and degenerative brain diseases are…

Digital Hearing Aids and Hearing Loss Levels By Michael Curry Aug 4, 2011 Hearing loss affects the lives of many people. Still, not everyone who encounters hearing loss in their lifetime will experience the exact same signs and symptoms, nor do they always have the same hearing solution options . There are several different levels (or degrees) of hearing loss, depending on what type of auditory damage has occurred and what part of the ear has been affected. High Frequency Hearing Loss can occur…