Syndromes

People may have experiences the feeling of vibration when the phone was not vibrating. According to an article, “Amazing Facts About Phone Addiction” by Jessica Jayden in 2015, this phenomenon is called phantom vibration syndrome. A phantom vibration is one of withdrawal symptoms that people, who are addicted in smartphones, practice while they are not using smartphones. The brain gives people an illusion of receiving notification from their phones. Separation from smartphones…

known disorder that falls under ASD is autism. Though for those that fall under the Autism Spectrum Disorder only 20 percent of those on the spectrum have “classic autism”(CITE). There are other types that fall under the spectrum like Asperger’s Syndrome, which is on the high functioning side of the spectrum, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, PDD-NOS. Though they are different disorders they all fall under this spectrum and have difficulties to some degree, whether lower or high functioning,…

Severe problems and syndromes that may accompany ASD includes mental retardation, seizures, and tuberous sclerosis sensory problems. Many children with ASD are very sensitive to certain sounds, textures, taste, and smells (Allen & Cowdery). Other forms of ASD is Rett’s disorder (Allen & Cowdery). It’s known as Rett syndrome is diagnosed primarily in females. Diagnosis is often made on the basis of the repetitive gestures…

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”).…

In a groundbreaking study, Baron-Cohen, Leslie, and Frith (1985) compared children with Autism aged between 6 and 16 to two other groups which were, children who suffered from down syndrome aged from 7 to 17, and the control group which were children with no cognitive or social disorders aged from 3 to 6. In comparing these three groups Baron-Cohen et al found the cognitive ability of the three different populations differed. After looking at two different standardized test which were the…

troubling situation, and many leaders in this profession have become the beacon of virtue in our society. Even so, officers themselves do not always know how to respond to certain situations. Autism spectrum disorder (formerly known as Asperger’s Syndrome) is a term for a group of disorders of brain development and cause for difficulties with social interaction and communication with others. Many law enforcement officials are not trained to deal with individuals who may be suffering from autism…

Describe trisomy 21. Trisomy 21 is a genetic disorder commonly known as Down syndrome. It is caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. IT is the most common chromosomal abnormality associated with intellectual disability. One in 730 live births results in trisomy 21. It is seen in all ages, races and socioeconomic levels, but a higher incidence is found with a maternal age older than 35 years. This is associated with the fact that 90% of cases with an extra chromosome…

Just as a change in environment can be a beneficial accommodation for students with sensory impairments, the same is for students with social and behavioral impairments (Hallahan, et al., 2014). For some students with ASD, a small change in environment will result in an angry outburst. In order to accommodate for this situation, it is important for the teacher to keep the classroom the same. Lifespan issues related to Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD can have lifelong effects on an individual that…

It’s ability not disability that counts! 1. introduction- In the 1950s, people, in particular students, if they struggled in school or looked different, were treated as second class citizens. They were grouped together and didn’t get quality instructions. In the working world they couldn 't get jobs or were left to figure things out for themselves. The National organization on disability, founded in july 1990, has successfully advanced opportunity for people with disabilities , advocated for…

of a young Christopher Boone, and his journey to uncover the mystery of who killed his neighbor’s dog, Wellington. Christopher narrates this story in a unique way, giving readers a glimpse into the mind of a fifteen year-old boy who has Asperger’s Syndrome, a type of autistic disorder. Christopher uses unconventional quirks, such as his excellence in mathematics, his keen photographic memory, and his perseverance to succeed, to his advantage, which eventually helps him solve the murder mystery.…