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    Mental Disorders also known as the DSM that the american doctors use and the CFTMEA (Classification Française des Troubles Mentaux de L’Enfant et de L’Adolescent), used by the French. She explains both systems of classification and she makes it clear that the American doctors go directly to treating with drugs unlike the French that take a…

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    Rectal prolapse is protuberance of rectal tissue via the anus to the exterior of the body. The rectum is the final segment of the large intestine. Description Rectal prolapse can be partial or complete. In partial prolapse, only the mucosa layer (mucous membrane) of the rectum spreads outside the body. The projection is usually 0.75-1.5 in (2-4 cm) long. In complete prolapse, named procidentia, the full thickness of the rectum obtrudes for up to 4.5 in (12 cm). Rectal prolapse is most common in…

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    that specific face. Mind-blindness also comes into play because with Autism, comes a disruption in social skills. Mind-blindness is the inability to understand other people’s thoughts. Another topic that we learned that relates to this is joint attention. The lack of responding to joint…

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    As the term suggests, nodding syndrome is primarily characterized by bobbing of the head. It occurs involuntarily and repetitively in children and is sometimes associated with waking early in the morning, eating and exposure to cold weather. The majority of children appear to function normally prior to its onset but their functions deteriorate as the disease progresses. Nodding occurs for longer durations and more frequently following its onset. Then, tonic-clonic and psychomotor seizures…

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    reality check as to how everyone in today’s society only gives recognition to the entertainment industry and completely disregards the real talent being done on the “sidelines”. All in all, Doonan is trying to bring this growing problem to societies attention to put a stop to it before true accomplishment is forever…

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    Children are being diagnosed as having psychological problems at an early age. More antipsychotic drugs are being prescribed each day to children even for behavioral problems. According to an article from Dr. Mercola “There is big money to be made in prescribing medications to kids – especially when those medications are intended to be taken for life, as many psychotropic drugs are.” (Dr. Marcelo) Some doctor’s might want a quick fix, and are willing to give their patience antipsychotic drugs…

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    Tay-Sachs disease is a extraordinary inherited disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. The most known form of Tay-Sachs disease becomes visible in infancy. Infants that are born with this disorder typically seem normal until they turn 3 to 6 months, when their advancement slows and muscles used for movement weaken. Affected infants aren't able to use their motor skills such as turning over, sitting, and crawling. They also develop an strong…

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    genetic disorder identified in children, and is ultimately fatal to those with the disease. The inheritance of DMD is usually linked to the mother, but there are many occurrences in which a spontaneous abnormality occurs in the X-chromosome during pregnancy, causing an alteration within the gene. One in…

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    defiant disorder (ODD) is a mental health condition that affects children and is characterized by extreme disobedient and defiant behavior towards adults in positions of authority. The first signs typically become apparent before the child is eight years old and continue throughout their teenage years. These behaviors cause a disruption in the child’s normal daily routine. In many cases, children with ODD are also diagnosed with additional behavioral disorders like learning disabilities,…

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    Where To Find The Finest In Teeth Alignment Service The gift of having confidence is closely tied to the ability to have smile without feeling embarrassed or self conscious. Besides a good smile, it is also important to have well aligned teeth lips and jaws. Orthodontists provide an important service that helps correct and restore improperly place teeth and jaws. This makes it easy to clean and keep the teeth free of common mouth and teeth infections such as grinding teeth, gum disease and jaw…

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