Parental alienation syndrome

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,…

specificity using one symptom reported by parents, one observed by clinicians, and a requirement that symptoms be both reported and observed; they noted that while sensitivity decreased slightly, specificity improved to .63 when both observation and parental report were required”(Barton, Robins, Jashar, Brennan & Fein, 2013).Specificity is extremely important due to the fact, for those who do not have the disorder being studied, they can then be considered for other disorders and this will help…

So what exactly is Tourettes and who discovered TS? 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.…

WHAT IS DYSPRAXIA? Dyspraxia is a complex disorder in which individuals lack coordination of their motor activities, speech, judgment, body balance and movements. In these individuals, the various cognitive skills such as memory, perception, thought processes are usually impaired, although the intelligence remains unaffected. Furthermore, the nervous system and the body's immune system suffer major setbacks. Dyspraxia is widely known as Developmental Coordination Disorder. Diagnosis is carried…

a label. Essentially, none of these words justly describe the true nature of autism. For the most part, the public generally believes that autistic people have trouble communicating effectively and misconceptions such as these may result in the alienation of autistic children (National Autistic Society, n.d.). In a country where more than ‘1 in every 100 people’ are affected by this condition (NHS, 2016) , negative fallacies are still much too prevalent and…