Neurological disorders

movements he made by making them less or more reflexive.1 So when he was ‘asleep’, his physical movement were not intended which makes the murder/assault inadvertent. One might say that in a legal sense, “disease of the mind” includes any illness, disorder or abnormal condition that may impair the human mind; however, it excludes self-induced states along with transitory mental states which sleepwalking is included in.1 Kenneth Parks successfully used Automatism for defence, and it was related…

Discuss and describe the term ‘dual diagnoses’ Dual diagnosis is termed by a person suffering from a mental condition such as, but not limited to, bipolar, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and schizophrenia AND predominantly a form of substance abuse ranging from nicotine to alcohol to a more heavier illicit drug such as amphetamines, Benzodiazepines or even abuse of prescription drugs. Though it appears other addictive behaviours (nymphomaniac, gambling or the like) can also amount to a…

What do you know about Tourette Syndrome? What is your gender? Female Male What grade are you in? Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Do you know what Tourette’s is? Yes No Sort of Tourette’s is a condition of the… Circulatory system Nervous system Respiratory system Skeletal system Tourette’s causes people to... Pass out Have irregular heart beats Make sudden movements or sounds Have migraines People with Tourette’s... Have a hard time breathing Have panic attacks Have tics All of the above Which…

is a neurological disorder affecting impulses, causing people to display involuntary movements and verbalizations. These involuntary behaviors have been termed, “tics”. These tics, or symptoms, usually occur in main areas of the body, and are most prevalent during early adolescence (Tourette Association of America, 2015). There is significant research being evaluated globally focusing on diagnosis, treatment options for the future of TS, and related statistics to help understand this disorder to…

She has been attending the Speech and Hearing Clinic since 1998. At six months of age, she was diagnosed with Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) and Cerebral Palsy (CP). Jamilette has a diagnosis of an articulation disorder, receptive and expressive language disorder secondary to IDD and CP. Josefina Duran, Jamilette’s mother, expressed concerns regarding Jamilette’s difficulties expressing her thoughts, and difficulties composing complete thoughts. Jamilette Duran was born on…

Gastroparesis is a disease presenting in delayed emptying of the stomach’s contents. This can be caused on the grounds of an array of issues. Although this pathology/disease/disorder affects 25-50% of subjects diagnosed with diabetes, it can also affect people that have had surgery, infection, or hypothyroidism (Gregg). This postponing of gastric emptying means that it takes longer than usual for contents to pass through the stomach. According to Stephen Goldfinger, M.D., “Normally, your…

This essay will consider the uniqueness in strengths and weaknesses of different individuals, Biological, Psychological, and Social circumstances, impacting upon their mental health. It is known that many contributory factors relate to the onset of mental illness, ranging from biological, psychological, and social causes. The claim that every individual is unique is reflected through formulations of treatment and care approaches for the individual’s unique issue. All of life’s problems, whether…

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Dr. George Gilles de la Tourette discovered this disorder in 1885 when an 86 year old french noblewoman showed symptoms of uncontrollable movements. Tourettes was then named after the brilliant french neurologist after the discovery. TS is a chronic condition that can be inherited in some cases.…

There are many sleeping disorders out there that you might know, such as insomnia. When you have a sleeping disorder or disease, it makes it almost impossible for someone to get a good night’s sleep or to get any sleep at all. Sleep apnea, Insomnia, Restless legs syndrome, and Narcolepsy are the 4 most common sleeping disorders. Insomnia is a disorder in which people have difficulty falling or staying asleep. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing…

What’s one thing that everyone loves to do and talks about all the time… sleep. Everyone always talks about how they didn’t get enough or they had wonderful nights of sleep, either way everyone once a day at least says something that refers to sleep. Sleep is a very important part of life. The proper amount of sleep and going through the sleep cycle four or five times a night is what’s even more important. If you don’t get the proper amount of sleep or go through the sleep cycle the right amount…