...choose to expose their children to deadly preventable diseases because they believe that those vaccines cause autism. This makes sense because you know, autism is transmitted through things like kissing, sharing toilet seats, and getting vaccinated against diseases that could have wiped us all out except they didn’t because some kick-ass motherfucker...
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...and Product Consumption Paper Kathleen Jones Mkt/431 May 4, 2015 Nicholas Sherwin Ethics and Product Consumption Paper Kellogg’s Company is a multinational food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan. The company began in 1906 with the Kellogg brothers, Will Keith Kellogg and Dr. John Harvey Kellogg. ("Kellogg's A Historical View", 2015). Kellogg’s Global Code of Ethics provides balanced and practical business advice to help them think broadly, act decisively and drive results in a way that is legal, ethical, and responsible. ("Kellogg's ", 2015). They demonstrate commitment to integrity and ethics, show respect for and value individuals for diverse backgrounds, experience, styles, approaches, and ideas, listen to others, and assume positive intent. They hold themselves accountable for actions and results, focus on finding solutions, commit to decisions, involve in decisions and plans, keep promises, commit to success and well-being of their employees, and embrace in achieving a healthy and safe environment. In 2013 Kellogg refreshed their Global Code of Ethics, the previous version was primarily a series of specific guidelines and focused on the K Value of integrity. Today their values are part of their DNA. They guide the way they work with their business partners, within their communities and with each other, through integrity, accountability, passion, humility, simplicity and a focus on success ("About Kellogg Company", 2015). Honesty ...
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...Autism Autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are a group of complex brain disorders that affects the brains development of social and communications skill. In 1943 autism was first considered a condition by Dr. Leo Kanner (Exploring Autism, 2002). There are people that believe autism is a psychological condition but the truth is that it is a physical condition from how the brain works. Autism also does not mean that a person is mentally retarded, mental retardation and autism are two different developmental disorders. Autism, actually, was linked to schizophrenia in researcher’s minds until about the 1960s when medical professionals started to understand the difference between the two. The treatments for autism vary greatly from the 1960s and 1970s to what they are now. In the 60s and 70s LSD was used as a medication to try and treat autism and even electric shock was used. Behavior change techniques were used but relied on pain and punishment instead doing one on one techniques to help the child. Signs of autism can appear as early as infancy but are obvious as the child reaches early childhood. At infants doctor appointments the parent is asked questions on the child’s development to see if they are where they need to be. A child should be babbling or pointing by age one and saying single words by 16 months and using at least two word phrases by age two. If any of these things are not happening the doctor doesn’t automatically say that there is something wrong...
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...Topic: Autism General Purpose: To Persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience about autism. Thesis Statement: “I look at autism like a bus accident, and you don't become cured from a bus accident, but you can recover”. Jenny McCarthy Main Points 1.The autism spectrum represents a different way for minds to operate but it is not a defective way. 2. The rate of autism is rising because of environmental changes" or "the rate of autism is the same, but the rate of diagnosis has gone up". 3. The autism spectrum is a disability and anything that can be done to make children 'less autistic' should be done" Introduction: 1. Autistic spectrum disorder. 2. About 1 in 68 child has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network. 3. ASD is reported to occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. 4. ASD is almost 5 times more common among boys (1 in 42) than among girls (1 in 189). 5. Studies in Asia, Europe, and North America have identified individuals with ASD with an average Prevalence of about 1%. A study in South Korea reported a prevalence of 2.6%. 6. About 1 in 6 children in the United States had a developmental disability in 2006-2008, ranging from mild disabilities such as speech and language impairments to serious developmental disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and autism. BODY Main Point 1: 1. The autism spectrum...
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...Running head: PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT INTERVIEW Parental Involvement Interview Roseann Mazik Grand Canyon University Parental Involvement Interview Parental involvement includes a wide range of behaviors but generally refers to parents' and family members' use and investment of resources in their children's schooling. These investments can take place in or outside of school, with the intention of improving children's learning. Parental involvement at home can include activities such as discussions about school, helping with homework, and reading with children. Involvement at school may include parents volunteering in the classroom, attending workshops, or attending school plays and sporting events. Parental involvement is linked to lower dropout and truancy rates. School, family and community involvement create a positive influence in the lives of children. And the child’s educational development is enhanced when these three environments work collaboratively toward positive goals (Answers.com). Parental involvement includes child interactions that communicate positive behaviors about school and the importance of education. Cognitive involvement promotes the child’s skill development such as reading books. Parents must build a relationship with their child’s teacher founded on mutual respect, trust and understanding. By doing do they are ensuring that their child’s educational and emotional needs are met (McCarthy). This is especially true when a...
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...SYMPTOM CHECKER PHYSICIAN DIRECTORYSIGN IN SIGN UPSUBSCRIBE WebMD: Better information. Better health. HEALTH A-Z DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS LIVING HEALTHY FAMILY & PREGNANCY NEWS & EXPERTS Search Common ConditionsVIEW ALL ADD/ADHD Allergies Arthritis Cancer Cold, Flu & Cough Depression Diabetes Eye Health Heart Disease Heartburn/GERD Pain Management Sexual Conditions Skin Problems Sleep Disorders Featured Topics See What Severe Psoriasis Looks Like 16 Tips to Help You Get Organized Feeling Your Best When You Have MS Symptom CheckerWebMD Symptom Checker Health Concern On Your Mind? See what your medical symptoms could mean, and learn about possible conditions. Get Started Resources SECOND OPINION Read expert perspectives on popular health topics COMMUNITIES Connect with people like you, and get expert guidance on living a healthy life INSURANCE GUIDE Get ready for changes to your health care coverage PHYSICIAN DIRECTORY Find a doctor in your area Pain Coach WebMD Pain Coach AppTrack your pain levels, triggers, and treatments. Set goals and get tips with our app. Download Find Information About: Drugs & Supplements Get information and reviews on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements. Search by name or medical condition. Find or Review a Drug Find or Review a Vitamin or Supplement Check for Drug Interactions Drugs Basics & Safety Commonly Abused Drugs What's Your Medication...
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...about persistence, appreciation, patience, and determination from such a small girl. Mary Kate has autism and this is a real challenge for her. Even though she faces daily challenges she never gives up trying to learn simple things that you and I take for granted. Each time I look at her adorable smiling face I know that, no matter how difficult things can be for me, I need to remember Mary Kate’s struggles and push to achieve my goals and concur whatever mountains come my way. Discovering Mary Kate was autistic had a profound effect on the entire family. We all had to adjust to her because of her condition. It requires a large portion of family time, attention, money and psychological support. At first I got aggravated when my mom would not pay enough attention to me. I was just four years old and always wanted all moms’ attention. Whenever my mom would be handling Mary Kate I would get jealous and try to do something cute to catch her attention. I constantly asked my mom questions like “Why can’t she just be normal?” and “Tell her to stop crying!” We are not a typical family, we are unique in the way in which we view and act upon things. I feel that I have matured faster than most of my peers and feel it is because of the cards I was dealt. I know these cards have made me a stronger, kinder and more compassionate person. I truly believe that people with autism make life more interesting if they are given the opportunity to be heard. Through observing Mary...
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...Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) 4 • National Education Association (NEA) 4 • International Association for Special Education (IASE) 4 Professional Development • Council for Exceptional Children 5 Legal Rights and Resources for Parents • Ed.gov IDEA 5 • Wrights Law 5 • The ARC 6 • National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) 6 • American Academy of Child & Adolescence Psychiatry 6 • Parent Pals.com 7 Educational Resources • ePals 7 • Glogster 7 Individual Disability Resources • Time 4 Learning-ADD/ADHD 8 • Ed.gov- Teaching Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders. 8 • Internet 4 Classrooms-Dyslexia 8 • Autism Speaks 9 • MitoAction 9 Special Education Associations National Association of Special Education Teachers (2007). Retrieved January 29, 2012, from http://www.naset.org/ The NASET is a national organization that was founded for future, current and former special education teachers when they had absolutely no organization to call their own. NASET gives support to special education teachers, as well as a place to come to stay up to date on current trends and findings in the special education field. National Education Association (NEA) (2012). IDEA/Special Education. Retrieved January 29,...
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...information. Learning disabilities can affect one’s ability to read, write, speak, spell, compute math, reason and also affect a person’s attention, memory, coordination, social skills and emotional maturity. Common learning disabilities include: * Dyslexia – a language-based disability in which a person has trouble with specific language skills, particularly reading. * Dyscalculia – a mathematical disability in which a person has a difficult time solving arithmetic problems and grasping math concepts. * Dysgraphia – a writing disability in which a person finds it hard to form letters, write within a defined space and express ideas. Learning disabilities often run in families. Learning disabilities should not be confused with other disabilities such as mental retardation, autism, deafness, blindness, and behavioral disorders. None of these conditions are learning disabilities. DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEARNING DISABILITY GENERAL LD INFO A learning disability is more than a difference or difficulty with learning—it’s a neurological disorder.More > DYSCALCULIA Dyscalculia refers to a wide range of lifelong learning disabilities involving math.More > DYSPRAXIA Dyspraxia, a disorder that affects motor skill development, often coexists with learning disabilities.More > ADHD & OTHER ISSUES Although not learning disabilities, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other disorders are not uncommon among people with LD.More > DYSLEXIA This language...
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...(because her parents were relocated). Olivia is French, Irish, English, and American. She has two dogs, both are golden labrador retrievers. One’s name is Blue, and the other’s name is Oscar. Liv’s father’s name is Randall D’Arche. He works for Amazon, working with computers. Her mother’s name is Chris Class Payne and she works with babies with autism....
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...a small town southeast of Cleveland named by identical twin brothers nearly two centuries ago. They come, two by two, for the Twins Days Festival, a three-day marathon of picnics, talent shows, and look-alike contests that has grown into one of the world's largest gatherings of twins. Dave and Don Wolf of Fenton, Michigan, have been coming to the festival for years. Like most twins who attend, they enjoy spending time with each other. In fact, during the past 18 years, the 53-year-old truckers, whose identical beards reach down to their chests, have driven more than three million miles together, hauling everything from diapers to canned soup from places like Seattle, Washington, to Camden, New Jersey. While one sits at the wheel of their diesel Freightliner, the other snoozes in the bunk behind him. They listen to the same country gospel stations on satellite radio, share the same Tea Party gripes about big government, and munch on the same road diet of pepperoni, apples, and mild cheddar cheese. On their days off they go hunting or fishing together. It's a way of life that suits them. "Must be a twins thing," Don says. This afternoon at the festival the brothers have stopped by a research tent sponsored by the FBI, the University of Notre Dame, and West Virginia University. Inside the big white tent technicians are photographing sets of twins with high-resolution cameras, collecting their fingerprints, and scanning their irises to find out if...
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... * To let a partner know when it is their 'turn' to speak: This is related to the above point. Eye contact is more likely to be continuous when someone is listening, rather than speaking. When a person has finished what they have to say, they will look directly at the other person and this gives a signal that the arena is open. If someone does not want to be interrupted, eye contact may be avoided. * To communicate something about a relationship between people: When you dislike someone, you tend to avoid eye contact and pupil size is often reduced. On the other hand, the maintenance of positive eye contact signals interest or attraction in a partner. It's well known that good communication is the foundation of any successful relationship, be it personal or professional. It's important to recognize, though, that it's our nonverbal communication—our facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, and tone of voice—that speak the loudest. The ability to understand and use nonverbal communication, or body language, is a powerful tool that can help you connect with others, express what you really mean, and build better relationships. Eye contact Since the visual sense is dominant for most people, eye contact is an especially important type of nonverbal communication. The way you look at someone can communicate many things, including interest, affection, hostility, or attraction. Eye contact is also important in maintaining the flow of...
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...and patient. Music therapist, future music therapist, or anyone interested in the relationship between music and communication would find this annotated bibliography informational. Holck, Ulla. "Turn-taking in music therapy with children with communication disorders." British Journal of Music Therapy 18.2 (2004): 45-54. Holck presents turn-taking as a form of communication that has musical attributes. Specifically Holck works with children and adults that have communication disorders such as Autism, Down syndrome, and etc. Holck breaks down the musical actions that happen during communication, he uses words such as tempo, intonation, volume, and many others. For example, Holck explains how tempo plays a part in communication because it signals the start of the conversation and even the end when the tempo begins to decrease. With children and adults that have communication impairing disorders the normal tempo changes and they can’t quite detect cues on when it’s their turn to respond or listen. Some people with these disorders aren’t sure on how to fluently pass the conversation back and forth. Holck discusses that when music is played there is less of a chance of interruption and delay and results in a more smooth conversation. In the example case and music therapy sessions that Holck discusses, the child, Eigil, has a communication disorder. Eigil becomes overwhelmed by sensory stimulation, he becomes distressed and begins to bite his hand or hit his head against the wall (48)...
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...1.0 INTRODUCTION Children exhibit differences from one another in terms of their physical attributes (e.g., some are shorter, some are stronger) and learning abilities (e.g., some learn quickly and are able to remember and use what they have learned in new situations; others need repeated practice and have difficulty maintaining and generalizing new knowledge and skills). The differences among most children are relatively small, enabling these children to benefit from the general education program. The physical attributes and/or learning abilities of some children, however—those called exceptional children—differ from the norm (either below or above) to such an extent that they require an individualized program of special education and related services to fully benefit from education. The term exceptional children according to Heward, W. L. (2006 ) includes children who experience difficulties in learning as well as those whose performance is so superior that modifications in curriculum and instruction are necessary to help them fulfill their potential. Thus, exceptional children is an inclusive term that refers to children with learning and/or behavior problems, children with physical disabilities or sensory impairments, and children who are intellectually gifted or have a special talent. Although the terms impairment, disability, and handicap are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not synonymous. Impairment refers to the loss or reduced function of a particular body...
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...Gwendolyn Alston Alston 1 Jason Norman English 111 Are boys treated differently in elementary school than girls? “Statistically speaking, there are more boy geniuses than there are girl geniuses; if this is true, then why is there a major disparity in achievement between boys versus girls in school?” (Fioriello 1). In my opinion the disparity lies with some teachers not having enough patience to deal with little boys in the classroom. Nor do they possess proper training to differentiate the fact that; boys are very much different than girls in chemical brain development. Even before my son was born I have always wondered and suspected if boys are treated differently in school than their girl counterparts? This question has been on my mind of years as an afterthought, but once my son entered kindergarten my suspicions were once again aroused. I have always kept abreast of the growing issues of class room disparity among boys and girls; it was always something that interested. Now that I have my son Michael, who by the way entered first grade this year, I am in full battle gear. I am a one woman advocate at this point for boys and learning. Let me point out now, this is not a paper on race disparity in the public school system, it is a paper on gender disparity. Yes, there is a racial discontent among African American and ...
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