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Chuck Close Who is Chuck close? Chuck close is an amazing artist that uses multiple different ways to make art. But he also has prosopagnosia, dyslexia and is partially paralyzed, but he does not let these obstacles stop him. Close was born on July 5, 1940 in Monroe Washington, and his name was Charles Thomas Close. Close was born with severe dyslexia making it challenging for him in school. When Close was 11 he had a kidney infection landing him in bed for a little more than a year. During his…

Principle Diagnosis The Principle diagnosis for Kenda Starnes is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with a Co-Morbidity of Severe Persistent Depressive Disorder with Persistent Major Depressive Episode. Medical contributors include a history of hospitalization in excess of 10 times for depression during her high school years, and her prescription for anti- depressants, which she does not take. V-codes and environmental factors attributing to her diagnosis include a history of incestual child abuse…

made to the previous publication DSM-IV. (Pomerantz, 2012). The Dsm-5 has been praised for its use of empirical data for the basis of its decisions (Pomerantz, 2012). The task force of the DSM-5 had to work to suggestions made by the American Psychological Association (APA) 2011 which included relying on science to inform any revisions made (Raskin & Gayle, 2015). However, relying solely on empirical and evidence based frameworks can present a number of issues. One being disagreement rising in…

The six major parts of an American Psychological Association (APA) research paper include: title page, abstract, introduction, method section, results section, discussion section, and references section (Weathington, 2010, 156). The first three pages set the stage for the research paper and determine whether the reader will be captured and motivated to continue. The first page of the research paper is the title page which is centered horizontally and consists of: the running head – which is a…

Physician Assistant: The requirements to become a physician’s assistant includes earning a master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program. After earning your bachelor’s degree and having healthcare-related work experience, you then need to apply to a physician assistant program, which usually is around 2 years. After earning your master’s degree, you need to become licensed to become a physician assistant. To become licensed, you must pass the Physician Assistant National…

As a member of Hilltop Leaders, I recently took the Gallup Report Strength Finder to find out my signature themes which represent the five most dominant themes of talent I have. In ranking of order, first I am an achiever. An, “achiever describes a constant need for achievement.” My second is learner because, “The subject matter that interests you most will be determined by your other themes and experiences, but whatever the subject, you will always be drawn to the process of learning.” My third…

The American Physical Therapy Association membership increased to around 8,000 members by the 1850’s. Education programs to train Physical Therapist also increased to allow for more qualified therapists offering rehabilitation. Today there are over 200 physical therapy programs in the United States. There are a variety of specialty areas to practice in, including geriatrics, pediatrics, sports medicine, and orthopedics. The APTA continues to grow. The association has contributed to…

To strategically implement my first choice of attaining a master of physical therapy degree, I will need to take shorter-term action steps. I will have to consider all the barriers listed above and get all support possible. First, in order to be qualified to apply for the Master of Physical Therapy program, I will need to enroll in the mandatory prerequisite courses. Along with enrolling in those courses, I will need to maintain a competitive GPA in order to be accepted into the master’s program…

Depression, by definition, is a “mental illness that is characterized by a profound and persistent feeling of sadness or despair and/or a loss of interest in things that were once pleasurable” (Langwith, 2009, p. 16). Signs and symptoms vary from person to person, and can be categorized from mild to severe – some of the most common being: “hopelessness, loss of energy, persistent fatigue, persistent feelings of guilt or self-criticism, sense of worthlessness, irritability, inability to…

Debby Birbragher once voiced, “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” When making this statement, Birbragher is suggesting that physical movements can exceed a person’s physical and emotional state. As I began to understand the world around me, I developed a desire for helping people. Seeing close family around me with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities helped me realize that I can be one to make a difference. I started…