Androgen insensitivity syndrome

What Is Downs Syndrome 1. Introduction Down syndrome is a genetic condition which causes a certain level of characteristic physical appearance and a disability in learning. The genetic condition is produced by a problem in gene and this takes place before birth. There is a certain grade of intellectual disability this differs between each person. Babies which are born with Down’s syndrome are diagnosed with the disorder after birth they are most likely to have below average weight as well as…

PDD-NOS (Pervasive Development Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified) Case Study of a Child with PDD-NOS Consuelo (Connie) Natal Concordia College PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified) is a diagnosis given to individuals experiencing difficulty in the areas of social interaction and communication, and their symptoms do not meet all the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder. There are studies that classify individuals diagnosed with PDD-NOS into…

Autism is becoming more prevalent in the US. According to the CDC “Approximately 1 in 68 children in the United States has an Autism Spectrum Disorder”. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. Most children with autism are affected by tooth decay and other dental diseases. Childhood tooth decay is the #1 chronic children disease. Tooth decay doesn’t just affect children with special needs but the general population. Not all children with autism are getting the proper oral…

While reading Adam’s Peace by Henri Nouwen I had seen that he wrote about a caring person who helped the disable individuals. He took the time to explain in detail who Adam was and what he does to help him with his daily routine and how he felt about it. In this essay I will be addressing how to interact with someone who is disable and able to understand their needs. We are all different, but one thing remains we want peace and love. While working in a nursing home there are many people who…

Autism is possibly one of the most well known disorders due to its nature. By this I am talking of many things, the range that it can affect people, the diagnosis rates, and the unique symptoms that can occur. In most peoples minds, Autism is an extremely damaging disease when talking of the quality of life for the one affected, but this isn 't necessarily true. Along with quality of life, the reasons for autism are also misunderstood and possibly incorrect. With diagnosis of Autism Spectrum…

Someday I hope to be the founder for an autism school in Jackson County, North Carolina to help children with Autism/Asperger’s disorder. I plan to call it, “School of Smiles”. Children with Asperger’s are unique in their own special way; as many people think they are weird but these children are just wired differently than most kids. KidsHealth.org definition (“Asperger’s is a neurobiological disorder that is part of a group of conditions called autism spectrum disorders. The term “autism…

Bornstein provides an up close and personal view of a mother raising a child with special needs in Hungary. This mother found that the facilities for those with special needs in her country were confining, overcrowded and treated patients without dignity and respect. She fights a hard battle and works hard to change the standard of living for those with disabilities. She also fights for the rights of those with special needs to be independent, make their own choices, and be productive members of…

While watching the institutional videos, I could not help but think about how the residents felt while living in such horrible institutions. Throughout the clips, there was a common theme within each that the residents of institutions were not treated the same as many other civilians. The residents were treated horrible along with the conditions of the institutions being horrendous and unbearable for them. It was clear that the employees did not care about the residents. The videos on Pennhurst,…

Depression is more than just a rough patch or feelings of sadness. While a depressed person may appear to be having a hard time, their internal battle is more than could be understood by someone who has never been depressed. Typically, a depressed person is overtaken with feelings of sadness, emptiness, and despair to the point of believing that they are unloved and incapable of loving. Emptiness outweighs the rest. "Emptiness is a never ending feeling. Emptiness and helplessness often come hand…

The Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, with a mission of providing year round training and competitions to more than 4.5 million athletes in 170 countries. Special Olympics is a 501 (c)(3) non- profit organization based out of Washington, DC. The organization helps provide a place for children and adults with disabilities to interact in physical activities and competition boosting self-esteem and encouragement.…