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Introduction A significant part of one's life is dedicated to communicating with others or in understanding how to do so. An impairment in this ability has dire consequences on the quality of life. Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child’s brain is under development which primarily affects body movement and muscle coordination. There are also dire effects on communication skills which might add to the…

With high readmission rates, hospitals are searching for ways to decrease the rates. Hospital interdisciplinary teams work with patients and families before and after discharge to provide the necessary resources and education to prevent patients’ return to the hospital. Complications such as infections are often reasons for return. The team works to address not only the physical needs of the patient but also emotional needs of both the patient and family. Patient presents to the emergency…

People who have performance anxiety have no difficulty with social interaction. It’s when they have to do something in front of people that anxiety takes over and they get worked up over the possibility of embarrassing themselves in front of others. Simple things in everyday life like eating in a restaurant, signing a piece of paper in front of a clerk, speaking up, or going to parties can provoke performance anxiety. For males with performance anxiety, urinating in a public restroom is often…

Introduction Ever since I was a little boy, I was surrounded by music, which gave me a chance to get to know many different music genres such as opera, classical music, pop, rock, and more. I have always been inspired by different styles of music, and the primary person responsible for that was my father. Although he passed away in November 28th of 2005, he lived long enough to transmit his experiences in the music industry and the positive way he perceived music. He was a very talented…