Aphasia

The title of the test in review is the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence, Fourth Edition, also known as the TONI-4. Linda Brown, Rita J. Sherbenou and Susan K. Johnsen originally wrote the test. The test is currently published by PRO-ED, which is located at 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard in Austin, Texas. The company’s website is www.proedinc.com. It is recommended that the testing process take approximately 15 minutes, although, there is no specific time limit for test takers to respond during the…

What is autism?Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. In the novel;,The Curious Incident of the dog and the night-time the main character Christopher has autism and the author of the novel does an outstanding job of portraying Christopher as an autistic child. One aspect of autism that Haddon got both sides correct would…

Mrs P is a 79 year old widow who has been paralysed for over ten years following a stroke. She has partial movements. She is fully aware that she has been admitted into hospital because of her diabetes and for dehydration. She has been on this particular ward previously for chest infections and is familiar with the surroundings. According to (Walsh, 2002) physiological emotions may also be impacting on her eating and drinking patterns. Mrs P’s carers advise that she is a very strong willed…

Passive-Aggressive Personality How do you know you are dealing with a passive-aggressive person? An ancient Chinese proverb describes passive-aggressive behavior as “a fist hiding behind a smile.” The NYU Medical Center defines a passive-aggressive individual as someone who, uncensored, "may appear to be sympathetic.” However, after considerable reflection, the realization finally arises that they are really doing more for themselves than anyone else. A passive-aggressive is a personality…