Neurodevelopmental disorder

This experiment was then orchestrated to test the toxicity of ethylmercury. It was conducted as an epidemiological study, with environmental monitoring and molecular research in regards to the neurodevelopmental of children. The participants included in this study were non-smoking pregnant women, ages 18-35. These were women who attended prenatal clinics in their first and second trimesters in Krakow, Poland. The infants were monitored for the first…

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that varies in severity in presentation, but primarily manifests as rigid patterns of behavior and impaired social communication. According to the CDC (2014), autism is a relatively common disorder, with 1 out of 68 of the United States population being diagnosed. Autism was first described by Dr. Kanner in 1943, but the disorder was not recognized as a separate disorder from schizophrenia until the DSM-III (1980). The most significant…

(Pervasive Developmental Disorder- Not Otherwise Specified), I always state “if you know someone on the Autism Spectrum, you know one individual.” No two individuals are alike due to the wide range of symptoms and severity of the Autism Spectrum. The range allows for a more inclusive way to give children as much help as possible. The DSM-IV broke up the “autism spectrum” into a few main categories: autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder. In the 2013 DSM-5,…

What is autism spectrum disorder? Eugene Bleuler first coined the term autism in 1912. This Swiss psychiatrist used the word when explaining a schizophrenic's difficulty in connecting with others. He choose this word because if means self. Later, in 1943, Dr. Leo Kanner, after studying eleven children suffering similar symptoms, used the expression early infantile autism. He also picked this word because of its Greek origins, which also came from the word meaning self. He did this because he…

A comorbid condition is one that exists with one or more additional conditions; TS often has comorbid conditions associated with it such as ADHD. It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental health conditions in early childhood, affecting more children than any other disorder. Distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention are four of the common identifying factors of ADHD. These four factors cause difficulties at home, in social situations, and at school. Symptoms differ…

‘In the western world anorexia is the third most chronic illness in adolescent girls, with a much higher mortality and suicide rate than that of the general population’ (Robarts, 2000, pg.4). Anorexia can be characterised by refusal to maintain a normal body weight along with restriction of energy intake, resulting in substantial weight loss that falls under the normal range for age and size. Additionally, there is a fear that there will be weight gain which may present itself with persistent,…

Most children follow typical patterns of development from birth through adolescence, but people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) doesn’t follow that pattern. Classifications of these children sometimes can be identified early. The drop behind the development of their peers (ASD) becomes more clearer as a child. Milestones allows physicians to monitor an individual’s learning, behavior or actions, and development. People with autism can…

largest part of the social criteria is the way those with Autism Spectrum Disorder interact with their peers. This symptom is incredibly important when diagnosing this disorder. This social awkwardness can be extreme as some with the disorder completely avoiding interactions with peers or friends in order not to have to initiate conversation or have any awkward interactions. The other important criteria needed for this disorder that a clinician will watch for is repetition and restricted…

People always confuse the terms and most of the time they are classified as “crazy” people. Over the years people have known how to classify each mental disorder and be more aware of them. I think people have the wrong idea that all of the psychopaths and sociopaths are serial killers; obviously some of them are like the people I mentioned in this research but most of them are just people living theirs lives…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder of early onset, highly variable in its clinical presentation. It includes the development of abnormal cortical circuitry that underlies autistic cognitive processes, social impairment and other behaviors. According to National autism association (2014), autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, which affects 1 in 68 children. Autism greatly varies from person to person. The rate of autism has steadily grown over…