Metabolic syndrome

Emily Oster said this “Prenatal testing is a complicated decision for many women, forcing us to confront concerns about a disabled child and risks of miscarriage.” What this tells us is any pregnant woman is susceptible to having a disabled child. In my paper. I will outline how prenatal screening is defined, the positive verses the negative outcomes, and the role of prenatal counselors. Prenatal testing is simply a set of medical tests performed on expectant mothers to determine if an unborn…

criteria suggested that individuals with Asperger syndrome would have good memories, although this may be limited to particular interests. This criteria, refined through the 1980s enabled clinicians to diagnose more subtle cases of autism, criticism of the Asperger syndrome diagnosis has focused upon its use as a tool for diagnosis, having become separated from the theoretical components that constitute autism. As suggested by Happé (1994), Asperger syndrome separates the language and cognitive…

In the novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time written by Mark Haddon, we are introduced to a young boy by the name of Christopher Boone. Christopher isn’t your typical teenage boy, he’s 15 and has Asperger's syndrome. Asperger syndrome is on the spectrum, considered to be one of the “higher-functioning” forms of autism . With that being said, Christopher struggles with the ability to have social interactions and has a fear of strangers. He hates being touched, can’t eat…

“Who decides what a meaningful life is?” Ron Suskind asks this insightful question while talking about his son, Owen, who has autism. He is saying that just because someone has autism, that doesn’t mean they can’t live a meaningful life. Some people think that autism means that the people who have it can’t have normal lives, but who decides what’s normal? Owen shares his story in the documentary Life Animated, a touching and eye-opening documentary that allows viewers to enhance their…

This definition describes CP as a heterogeneous condition in terms of type and severity of impairment. As a disorder of development, this implies the motor impairment that is manifest very early in development. The core features of CP include, abnormal patterns of movement, posture and regulation of muscle tone. Neurodevelopmental impairments affect adaptive and sensory functioning, learning, communication, behavior and even seizures. (Martin Bax, 2005) Cerebral Palsy is the most common…

“This may be a condition you were born with, such as Down's Syndrome or cerebral palsy, or which you acquire after an accident or illness, for example if you lose the use of a limb due to a car crash or a stroke, or you develop a heart condition.(Par.3 Disability Discrimination)” Shakespeare shows one act of discrimination…

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), also known as developmental apraxia of speech (DAS), is a childhood speech sound disorder caused by the impairment of the motor movements of the articulators related to speech production. This impairment impacts the coordination and accuracy of the muscles used to coordinate the speech production (Vinson, 2001). This disease differs from dysarthria, which impacts the execution of the utterance instead of the planning and programming of the speech movement. The…

people may face everyday obstacles and struggle when someone they know has a disability. Down syndrome and autism are two types of disabilities that are becoming more and more common in today’s society. There have been test done that says, “… children with Down syndrome may be at increased risk of having an autism spectrum disorder” (Hepburn). My brother, Frankie is sixteen years old and he has Down syndrome and was diagnosed later with autism. He cannot walk or talk. He is in a wheelchair and…

Health and medical institution have defined mental retardation as the brain development disability. It is the intellectual functioning level of a person that is below average and has significant limitations on decision making. Therefore, a person with a mental retardation should not face the same conviction and penalties as normal individuals. The Texas judicial system should apply the clinical practice’s standards when placing the intellectual impairment of the defendant. The United States,…

Parents are increasingly becoming more aware of ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. ASD symptoms can range from gifted to severely challenged (CDC). With ASD rates rising, it has become necessary for nurses in acute care setting to get a better understanding of ASD patients. In this article, Caring For The Child With An Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Acute Care Setting,…