Rett syndrome

behavior. The specific criteria that her behaviors align with are the highly restricted, fixated interests. In the last video, the individual showed no signs of language deficits. She spoke clearly and with expression. According to DSM-IV for Asperger’s Syndrome, “In contrast to Autistic Disorder, there are no clinically significant delays in language.” In the other five videos, the individuals either did not speak or their speech was…

Also early intervention improved speech in children with autism spectrum disorder (Hansel, 2013). Also if ABA therapy is successful it can decrease the need for remediation later on in life. There are several different styles of ABA therapy depending on the therapist or even school districts that the child receives therapy in. The most common type is discrete trial training. Discrete trial training “is a style of teaching that uses a series of trials to teach each step of a desired behavior or…

Depression is a common struggle for youth with AS. A contributor to their depression could be caused by their lack of understanding of social cues and proper communication that can often lead to the feelings of loneliness and isolation. Both of these can be seriously harmful on a person’s spirit. In different post by Hutten, it is explained that “Depression is a serious medical problem” causing apathy in activities and the continual feeling of dejection (“Depression in Teens with Asperger’s”).…

Many theories have been proposed for Autism spectrum disorder, amongst these after the discovery of mirror neurons in macaque monkeys by Di Pellegrino, Fadiga, Fogassi, Gallese and Rizzolatti (1992), is the broken mirror neuron theory. The two papers seek to investigate the influence of the human mirror neuron system (MNS) on the presence of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Both papers were published in peer-reviewed journals and so appear to be reliable and the two papers exemplify the inconsistent…

use of prenatal testing to determine if a child will be born with genetic conditions, specifically Down syndrome. Klein describes the fears of parents who believe that with less children in the world with Down syndrome, there will be a decrease in the quality of life of those who are already living with the disorder. Klein also describes the fears that with less children born with Down syndrome, there will be a decrease in institutional support and medical funds for research. These fears bring…

The movie Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is a movie that contains many things that relate to psychological disorders, including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Trauma, and phobias. I will be discussing the plot of the movie, and then I will explain how the psychological disorders relate to the characters of the movie. The story’s main character is a nine year old boy named Oskar Schell, who is very close to his father. When his father is killed in the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the…

Down syndrome (or Down’s syndrome) is a generic chromosomal disorder which is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21. It is also known as “trisomy 21”. This condition leads to deficiencies in both cognitive ability and physical growth. It is typically related with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and minor to moderate intellectual disability. The IQ level of an adult decreases because of this. This genetic disorder, which differs in severity, sometimes causes…

Because uric acid levels are associated with metabolic syndrome and Ralph has high cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose it is recommended that he lose some weight to help reduce some of his gout symptoms. Based on Ralph’s height and weight it is estimated that he consumes at total of 2,457 kcal/day. In order…

with a disease such as Down’s Syndrome (DS), a genetic defect of the chromosome 21, valuate and see the life from another point of view. Although they learn how to live with their disease, it is very difficult for them to integrate into the society. According to NDSS there are approximately 400,000 people who live with Down’s Syndrome in United States,…

Ridgeland Mississippi is a thriving community, which is positioned between Jackson, Mississippi and Madison, Mississippi. According to City-Data of Ridgeland (n.d.), Ridgeland’s population in 2013 was 24,427 with 11,160 males and 13,267 females. The land area is 15.9 square miles with a population density of 1,535 people per square mile. Ridgeland’s median resident age is 36.3 years old, compared to Mississippi’s median age, which is 36.6. The estimated median household income for Ridgeland is…