Emission spectrum

1a. The title of the article is ‘Are Pet Owners Really at Greater Risk of Cancer?’ The source of the study is from the website ‘Psychology Today’ under ‘Animal Behavior’. The research included in the article is from the University of Arizona. 1b. The study by University of Arizona was conducted via existing medical data collected from a project called ‘Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)’. This data included medical data from over 120,000 women. The research team wanted to investigate the chances…

the heart’s shape, size, volume, and function. With cardiac MRI’s doctors can see if there is a valve disease, heart abnormalities, heart tumors, clots in the heart and anything to do with anatomy and function. A fourth detection method is Positron emission tomography (PET scan) combined with CTA, which is said to be the future of heart disease detection, but is also up for debate due to the risk…

The Technology of Radiology There is a lot of technology included in Radiology. Radiologists are medical doctors that diagnose and treat diseases “using medical imaging technologies.” They use many different tools and machines to diagnose and treat people. Some of the technology used in radiology are catheters, wires, small instruments and tools, scanners, and remote viewing systems. The three most common scans are CT, MRI, and PET. There are many different types of x-rays, the most well known…

College Transition Planning for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder Transition planning has proven effective, and is currently a widely used tool for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder as they prepare for life after high school, with nearly 85% of students having some sort of transition plan (Hendricks & Wehman, 2009). Transition planning typically involves the student, teachers, and parents or guardians and focus on the setting of goals related to the…

parent’s lifetime. No parent can anticipate that their child will be affected by certain disorders especially one like Autism. According to Autism Speaks, the nation 's leading organization to help improve the life of those affected by autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns in behavior. Living with Autism can put a toll on the parents…

sisters who are also on the spectrum. One might conclude that any parent raising multiple children with this disability would be constantly frazzled and wondering, "Why me?", but the opposite was revealed. Sarah 's mother, who I will refer to as Mrs. White, is instead an intelligent, caring, grateful parent. She is the kind of parent I wish every child could have, with or without disabilities. With Mrs.Smith having the unique experience of raising three child with autism spectrum disorder, her…

About 90% of individuals with bipolar I disorder, which is the more serious form, have at least one psychiatric hospitalization. Two out of three will have two or more hospitalizations in their lifetimes (WebMD, 2015) Bipolar is a serious medical condition that should not be pushed off to the side by anyone. It does not care who its victim is. Bipolar disorder can mimic the symptoms of other disorders causing it to be misdiagnosed. As soon as any symptoms that would be considered not normal…

Matt is a 5 year old autistic male, who lives with his parents and older brother in Toronto. He was diagnosed at three with Autism Spectrum Disorder; he is nonverbal and communicates through PECS and is presently learning to sign. The assessment provided the family and intervention team information critical for setting goals for Matt. Matt’s mother is still having difficulty accepting that her son has Autism, but is willing to do anything to help him in any way that she can. Matt was placed in…

In the fall of 2014, I observed a child who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder; he was around the age of 13. This young boy was non-verbal but used a picture book to communicate his needs and wants with those around him. I used to work at a facility for children with special needs, and after several shifts, had begun to enjoy my time with this little dude. When I entered the facility for my shift one day I noticed how reserved and standoffish he was. I soon realized why, The…

Watching each of the six videos, I observed a wide range of behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders. Each of the observable behaviors met criteria on the DSM-IV and DSM-V, but I am focusing more on the DSM-V diagnostic criteria. The first video focuses on a 2-year-old boy, who displayed one of the early signs of autism. This early sign is hand flapping. The boy can be seen running back and forth, flapping his hands, dancing, and “stomping” his shadow. His mother constantly calls his…