Stockholm syndrome

from an injury or illness (Danforth, 2001; Hughes & Patterson, 1997). The MM is depreciating or dehumanizing considering the blinkered view on weaknesses (Imrie,1997; Bax,1998). The MM accepts that disability arises from symptoms due to a disorder, syndrome, disease, or condition that can be classed and labelled. Counteractive action, treatment, and administration of disease and injury in lessening or removing the pathology linked to the disability, as well as secondary conditions, are its…

Neurodevelopmental disorders are ailments which affect brain and neurological system. It include conditions such as epilepsy, intellectual disability/developmental delay, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, schizophrenia, conduct disorders, dyslexia, cerebral palsy, and visual and hearing impairments (DSM-5, Development. American Psychiatric Association; 2013). The estimated prevalence for intellectual disability/developmental delay is 10.37/1000…

Tourette Syndrome is one type of Tic Disorder. Tics are repetitive, involuntary movements (twitches) and vocalizations. Tourette Syndrome is part of a spectrum of neurological disorders that typically first appear in childhood.The first noticeable symptoms of Tourettes are typically involuntary movements of the face, arms, limbs or trunk. These tics are frequent, repetitive and rapid. The most common symptom of this disorder is a facial tic (eye blink, nose twitch, or sneer), which over time…

Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are terms used to describe disorders of brain development. The dictionary definition of this disorder is “a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts” (Dictionary). The word spectrum indicates the different levels of ability and disability someone may have. An individual may have a rich vocabulary but…

The Zebrafish is a tropical fish that belong to the minnow family. These fish are known for their distinctive horizontal stripes that are extended across the length of their entire body. The overall goal of the project was to examine the significance of the dominance hierarchy and the role it plays in reproductive success among male and female zebrafish. Interestingly, aggressive behavior plays a crucial role in zebrafish colonies because it allows them to sort out their relative ranks within…

Music therapy is known to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder strengthen their social skills. However, there is a shortage in research that supports this theory. A. Blythe LaGasse decided to research how music therapy affected eye gaze, joint attention, and communication skills in children who have been diagnosed with Autism. LaGasse’s hypothesis states the article, Effects of a Music Therapy Group Intervention on Enhancing Social Skills in Children with Autism, is relevant because it…

genetic defects include heart disorders, Down syndrome and incorrectly formed backbones and brains. They also include disorders of the red blood cells, such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia.” This shows that genetic disorders can have different problems with a person but it depends on which gene is affected and how it is affected. A genetic disorder that an infant is born with and can affect them through adulthood is Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a form of mental retardation or other…

YouGov surveyed people on January 26-28, 2015, and the question was, “Do you think early childhood vaccinations can cause autism?” There were two answers to choose from: A. Definitely/probably, or B. Definitely/probably NOT. The survey was conducted through ages 18 to 65 and older. Overall, a total percentage of 50 people agree with Autism being caused by vaccines while 242 people disagree to Autism being caused by vaccines. Some people do not even know what Autism is? Autism is a developmental…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to other people. Autistic children struggle with social interaction, communication, and/or with repetitive and restrictive behaviors on a regular day basis. About 1 in 68 children has been identified with ASD according to estimates from the CDC. The occurrence of ASD is 4.5 times more in males than in females. Autism Spectrum Disorder does not discriminate and is…

Introduction: Why and When Qualitative Studies are Used Accurate, reliable research is often considered the gold standard of academia. Quantitative research, which uses statistics to answer its questions, is often thought of as being a far superior form of research when compared to its qualitative counterpart. Difficulty with evaluating the validity of qualitative research makes persons question its integrity. However, it would be absurd to overlook the value of this research. Qualitative…