Attention span

Introduction The following is a study of an elementary school age student, female, Caucasian, age 10, Abby (due to confidentiality using fictitious name), who shows continual outbreaks of disruptive social behavior at the after-school center. This student spends approximately 6-7 hours a day at school, only to then be transported to an after-school center for another 4-5 hours. There are many external factors that can be the source of Abby’s misconduct, and can be linked to the social demands…

Rett Syndrome is a disorder that affects the nervous system and is found almost exclusively in girls. Rett syndrome is caused by a malfunction in the MECP2 gene. What is exactly the MECP2 gene? Well MECP2 gene is the gene that encodes protein and essentials. How can you prevent Rett Syndrome? Well doctors have proved that Rett Syndrome is a randomly found in a female infant. RTT is a non-inherited genetic disorder. Rett Syndrome is often described as autism, cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s,…

tasks in self-care and academic areas. Other terms for this disorder/Synonyms for DCD includes motor delays, clumsiness, clumsiness -motor delay, developmental delay, gross motor and fine motor developmental delay, developmental apraxia, disorder of attention and motor perception, developmental dyspraxia, perceptuo-motor dysfunction, motor learning difficulty and sensorimotor dysfunction (Gibbs, Appleton and Appleton, 2007). The original Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (Bruiniks,…

This critical note discusses how meaningful the predictive coding account is to explain the presented data set as well as how useful it can be in describe neuropsychiatric disorders such as ASD and ADHD. The brain is an inference machine that actively predicts and explains its sensations. All processes are aimed to minimize the prediction error, this is the difference between what was expected and the sensory input that your brain receives (1). In an article by Gonzales-Gadea et all. this…

Overview Pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) is a term that refers to a set of conditions involving some form of delay in basic skill development. Most commonly, it affects how a patient communicates, socializes with other people, and uses their imagination. PDDs are generally diagnosed in young children at about three years of age. At this stage of development, affected kids often become confused and have a difficult time comprehending their world. Though researchers are looking for…

understanding of mental illness. 2. What types of mental illnesses are described in detail on the site? The following are a few types of mental illnesses that are described in detail on the site, however there are many more: • Anxiety Disorders • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, ADD) • Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness) • Borderline Personality Disorder • Clinical Trials • Depression • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder • Eating Disorders • HIV/AIDS and Mental…

Primary central MEC has been reported in the first to seventh decade; however, cases occurring in the: fourth and fifth decades are most widespread. [6] In children, gender ratio and the mandible to maxilla ratio is 1:1, whereas in adults: MEC is slightly more common in women and the posterior mandible. [6] In this case the lesion was seen in 16 yr female patient. The pathogenesis of intraosseous MEC is much debated. It may originate from, [7] • Entrapment of retromolar mucus glands within the…

Percy Jackson/ADHD Percy has been diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). The main traits of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The ADHD child often has trouble keeping his mind on one thing and organizing a task. He/She feels restless and fidgety. He/She may blurt out comments or act without thinking. Does this profile fit Percy? I believe Percy Jackson has ADHD because does things without thinking (a common ADHD symptom), he is unable to keep his…

Mindblind by Jennifer Roy is a novel about a fourteen-year-old boy named Nathaniel Clark. This story takes place in Massachusetts, 2010. Nathaniel is an exceptionally smart teenager. He learned Mandarin Chinese when he was a little kid, has a sky-high IQ and perfect SAT scores. His off-the-charts intelligence is mainly because he has Asperger’s Syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by having obsessive interests in particular areas, and also having major social issues. While Nathaniel has high…

prescribed for use to treat chronic fatigue, depression, narcolepsy, and to offset the sedating effects of other medications. During the 1960s researchers focused on Ritalin as a form treatment of "hyperkinetic syndrome," which in now commonly known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the last 20 years, the use of Ritalin has increased 500 percent in the United States. According to United Nations reports, 85 percent of the world’s Ritalin is produced and prescribed in the…