...Down syndrome Brianna Koehn General Psychology: PSY 1130 AAW3 September 27, 2012 Hurley, Dan (2011). A Father’s Search for a Drug for Down Syndrome, The New York Times The magazine article is very touching. It tells the story of Dr. Alberto Costa and his daughter Tyche, who has Down syndrome. Dr. Costa is a doctor and a neuroscientist and after the birth of his daughter he has devoted his medical research to Down syndrome. He has developed some promising treatments. The magazine article also notes the efforts of other researchers who have been developing noninvasive tests to allow pregnant women to determine whether their unborn babies have Down syndrome. Many pro-lifers fear that these tests will result in a “cure” for Down syndrome by eliminating children with Down syndrome. The article notes the problems researchers have had obtaining funding for Down syndrome research, perhaps because the “problem” will soon be solved by aborting babies with Down syndrome. Dmitriev, Valentine, and Patricia L. Oelwein, Advances in Down Syndrome. Seattle: Special Child Publications, 1988. This volume covers a wide range of intervention strategies including medical, educational, special needs, parental, and living skills. Although the readability lags in places due to complex subject matter, overall this is not a concern. Concise summary and conclusion statements are used effectively to enhance the clarity of main points and important concepts. The intervention...
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...Todd’s Syndrome is a neurological disorder that effects ones visual perception of physical objects and their surroundings. An athlete begins to experience episodes of micropsia and macropsia (objects within their visual focus appear to be smaller or larger than they actually are). This can cause the athlete to perceive that their own body is bigger or smaller in size than they actually are. Surrounding objects can also appear farther or closer than they seem but, because of the athlete’s visual sight being distorted it can lead to the athlete to see non-uniformed shapes (Metamorphopsia). Todd’s Syndrome has also been given the name Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AWS) due to the signs and symptoms being similar to what occurs in the...
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...Psychology 440 April 21, 2014 Caretaking for a Sister with Down Syndrome My four year old sister was diagnosed with Down syndrome. We are both of Mexican-American descent. Our parents were recently deported back to Mexico and due to the fact that I am 25 years old I was granted primary custody of my four year old sister Isabella. I am currently in the Reserves which allows me to provide for not only myself but Isabella as well. I am off during the week and work part time on the weekends. Being a caregiver for a person with Down syndrome has its struggles as well as its rewards. Down Syndrome Down syndrome is a congenital disorder that is caused by a chromosome deficiency and results in an intellectual impairment as well and some physical abnormalities. Some abnormalities include a single line on the palm of the hand, short stature as well as a wide facial profile. There are different types of Down syndrome and in this case Isabella suffers from trisomy-21 which is caused by a defect with chromosomes 21and typically makes an extra copy. (Dierrsan, 2013). Those with Down syndrome have poor muscle tissue as well a higher risk for heart problems which may result in early death. Down syndrome causes children like Isabella to be developmentally disabled and while she may be four years old her mind is of a two year old which why her outburst are extremely intense at times. As she gets older she will continue to be delayed. This does not mean she and other children like her are...
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...Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) is an inherited metabolic disorder in which cholesterol is not synthesized properly. Without cholesterol, the body is not able to develop or function as it should. Symptoms of SLOS can vary significantly depending on the amount of cholesterol the body is able to produce. This disorder presents characteristics of dismorphic facial features, multiple congenital malformations, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral disorders. Currently there is not a cure for SLOS, however some symptoms can be surgically corrected and others can be managed with cholesterol supplements. SLOS is an autosomal recessive disorder that is caused by an inborn error of biosynthesis that results in severe cholesterol deficiency and the accumulation of 7-dehydrocholesterol (DHCR7) (Yu & Patel, 2005). In other words, SLOS is an inherited disorder that is passed down from parent to child. In order for a child to inherit the mutated DHCR7 gene, both parents have to be carriers of the trait and pass on a defective copy of the gene. In an article by Kelley and Hennekam (2000), they state that SLOS is a well known malformation syndrome with principle characteristics. SLOS seems to be more prominent in the Caucasian population of North European origin with a carrier frequency of 1 in 70 people (Malforzata, Whelan, Heshka, & Hill, 1999). People with an African or Japanese origin are less likely to inherit this syndrome. SLOS relates to anatomy and physiology in multiple...
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...Down syndrome: Observing Shannon Submitted by: Alfonse Bowman Arcadia University ED 584: Supporting Students with Low Incidence Disabilities Professor Hopkins Fall 2013 Introduction For our final paper I chose to research trisomy 21 or as it is known clinically, Down syndrome (DS). The primary reason I chose this low incidence disability is because I will make the transition from a regular education teacher to a special education teacher in the spring and I am already familiar with other low incidence disabilities. I realize that with my new role in a self-contained classroom it is important for me to understand the term Down syndrome and then see how the definition and behavioral traits impact the student, the teacher and the other students in an educational setting. This research paper will provide clinical and anecdotal information on DS with real-life observation of a student with Down syndrome. History of Disorder According to the National Down Syndrome Society (2013), during the early nineteenth century, John Langdon Down, an English physician, published an accurate description of a person with Down syndrome. It was this scholarly wok, published in 1866, that earned Down the recognition as the “father” of the syndrome. Although other people had previously recognized the characteristics of the syndrome, it was Down who described the condition as a distinct and separate entity. The United States Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control...
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...assessment of the child with SMS along with genetic counseling and psychosocial support for parents and family members are required due to the complex nature of this disorder, multiple organ involvement, and diverse symptomology presented with this condition. According to Foster (2010) parents and siblings of children with SMS suffer of a high level of depression and anxiety. Medical tests commonly underwent by children with Smith-Magenis syndrome included but are not limited to renal ultrasound, echocardiogram, spine radiographs, electroencephalogram, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and blood work. The recommendation to perform these...
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...Down’s Syndrome Sociology of Disability Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality in humans. Down syndrome is called a few different names like Down’s syndrome and trisomy 21. It is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. Down syndrome is normally connected with growth delays, some intellectual disability and characteristic facial features. An average young adult living with Down syndrome has the mental age of an eight or nine year old child. The average intelligence quotient in a young adult with Down syndrome is fifty. Individuals living with Down’s syndrome also have a learning disability, which impairs their education. Every person is different and this can change from individual to individual. Babies born with Down syndrome are more likely to have certain heart defects or childhood leukemia. It is believed that Down syndrome has always existed. In 1866 an English doctor named John Langdon Down first published a description of the condition. The condition was named after him several years later. It was not until 1959 that Professor Lejeune proved that Down syndrome is actually a chromosomal irregularity and that the individuals with Down syndrome had forty-seven chromosomes where there are normally forty-six. Down’s syndrome affects people of all different races, ages, and economic background. People living with Down syndrome usually need to have a certain order. Many individuals need a certain routine...
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...Critique of a Qualitative Research Article: Andropause Syndrome in Men Treated for Metastatic Prostate Cancer By Grand Canyon University NRS-433V Purpose of the Study Many people understand that women go through Menopause; it is not uncommon to hear a lady friend or a stranger say “there goes another hot flash” and then fan herself with whatever happens to be within reach. What many might be unfamiliar with is Andropause, or the equivalent of male Menopause. Andropause Syndrome in Men Treated for Metastatic Prostate Cancer: A Qualitative Study of the Impact of Symptoms (Grunfeld, Halliday, Martin, Drudge-Coates, 2011) , is a research article that talks about 21 men and their experience while undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for treatment of metastatic prostate cancer. It is noted during this research that the participants experienced many different and debilitating symptoms. By exploring the feelings and symptoms of the men, it is the hope of the researchers that a positive impact can be made by professionals if they are more assertive in talking with patient’s about the effects of ADT treatment. When done, this can enable the patient to seek help with the side-effects whether it be medicinal, mechanical, or psychological (Grunfield, Halliday, Martin, Drudge-Coates, 2011). Literature Review Background. In this research article, 41 references were used with the majority of them being from other journal articles. This study takes place in the United...
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...tragedies? In my assessment, I would like to get a deep exploration and purpose some practical suggestion in preventing patient from choking. 2. Event description I worked in a psychiatric intensive care unit. Patients in our ward were not supposed to get outside without case medical officer’s permission. As there was only one visiting period at afternoon in each day, loads of visitors would turn up at that time. In a particular shift last month, I was deployed to perform duty in the visiting room. The room was really crowded, full of relatives, and patients. Mr. Tat, a 60-year-old chronic patient with schizophrenia, was being visited by his mother. His mother had prepared lots of food for Mr. Tat. He enjoyed it very much and gulped down a whole lunch box of dim sum. Suddenly, Mr. Tat’s mum yelled aloud for help. Mr. Tat was found clutching his throat with both hands and couldn’t cry out. I approached him at once and called help from my colleagues. Upon recognizing the universal sign of choking, I started first aid procedure at once, such as back slap, finger sweep, abdominal thrust. However, despite removal of some food paste, Mr. Tat’s airway still couldn’t be cleared. Mr. Tat became cyanosis and lost his consciousness. Fortunately, Mr. Tat could be sent to AED for resuscitation and gained recovery finally. Reflection Model This incident had great impact in my nursing career. Facing life and death is not too...
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...Carpal Tunnel Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a common injury among people who work with their hands a lot. Jobs and hobbies such as a heavy duty mechanic and sewing will often lead to this injury and have people asking why does this happen. This injury can prevent the play of many of our favourite sports and can cause pain up through the arm that it affects. Carpal Tunnel can affect a person’s feel which is extremely crucial in sports such as golf, tennis, billiards, and many more. However there are treatments that can be made to combat Carpal Tunnel. These treatments are not absolute guarantees as there have been complications following Carpal Tunnel treatment. Carpal Tunnel is a sport’s injury that can take effect in almost anyone and the signs symptoms and treatments should be known to each person. Carpal Tunnel is defined by the Electronic Text Book of Hand Surgeries (n.d.) as “the effect of pressure on the median nerve, one of the main nerves of the hand. It can result in a variety of problems, including pain, tingling, numbness, swelling, weakness or clumsiness of the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers.” Carpal Tunnel is contracted most commonly through typical daily activities that we do as hobbies, in our work, or just normal everyday life. Pub-Med Health describes these activities as all being possible contributors to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; driving, sewing, assembly work, painting, writing, use of tools, some sports such as racquetball and handball, and playing a...
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...caused by excess oil called sebum which originates in the sebaceous glands at the root of the hair follicles. This oily build may occlude the duct in the skin causing blockage and infection. "Popping the pimple” is a home remedy which forces the occluding plug to pop out of the pore, providing drainage and temporary relief. Common Causes of Acne Acne is a common adverse side effect of synthetic birth control pills which mimic testosterone. Elevated testosterone levels in males and females are associated with increased oil production in the skin resulting in acne. A common genetic mutation called atypical CAH (congenital adrenal hyperplasia) causes increased testosterone in females resulting in acne. PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) syndrome is associated with increased testosterone production and acne is common. Acne can also be associated with PMS symptoms in the cycling female. When estrogen levels drop suddenly the last week of the cycle, serum binding protein also declines. This liberates free testosterone which may cause PMS related acne for a week or so, until estrogen levels return to normal. Young males may suffer from acne from abundant testosterone...
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...alcohol and drugs, even while carrying their child. Scope Statement The first database that was used was Nursing and Allied Health, which provided most of the information that is used in this paper. Typing in “teenage substance abuse and pregnancy” came up with a lot of results, but putting the cut off limit at around 10 years definitely helped with decreasing that number. Also, looking to see if the article had the full PDF text online was helpful. Keywords that were looked for when scanning an article would be pregnancy, any kind of substance that was abused, and statistic or graphs included was an attention grabber. After finding the three main scholarly articles very easily on Nursing and Allied Health, the next browser that was used was Google. After typing in the main topic, which was “teenage pregnancy and substance abuse”, thousands of articles popped up. A way to cut down on them was to look for the legitimate website, such as those ending in .gov or .edu. After finding a few very credible websites, all of the information that was needed to put into the paper was found. Review of Literature “Each year, approximately 750,000 women aged 15-19 experience a...
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...Be a Team player in the workplace? MGMT 591 September 24, 2014 Introduction Pathpoint was founded as a “Work Training Program” for adults with disabilities and disadvantages. Pathpoint is a non-profit public benefit corporation and its mission is to provide comprehensive training and support that empowers people with disabilities to become valued members of the community by being able to live and work more independently. The company slogan is “Connecting People, Purpose and Community since 1964”. My role at Pathpoint is that of a Program Coordinator, some of my responsibilities include: the hiring and training of staff, assigning monthly training schedule, approval of community based activities, assist in the management of fiscal operations, setting a staff work schedule and maintaining compliance with licensing regulations, make sure building cleanliness is maintained, communicating important information to staff and clientele. Pathpoint serves a diverse population of persons with disabilities and their families and providing a team of supportive staff to meet their needs is vital to the success of the program and the future of the clients. Factors affecting Teamwork What are the factors involved that prevent an experienced, knowledgeable and valued employee from acting as a “Team Player”? Some of the factors I am looking at in this paper have to do with internal and external factors. Internal factors being derived from ideas of self efficacy. External factors include...
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...Since the late 1970s, many studies have reported on the prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome ( FAS) , alcohol-related birth defects ( ARBD) , and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders (ARND) . The three main types of research methods used in these studies are passive surveillance, clinic-based studies, and active case ascertainment. This article describes each of these methods, including their strengths and weaknesses, and summarizes the estimated prevalence of FAS produced by each of these approaches. The maternal risk factors associated with FAS and other alcohol-related anomalies include advanced maternal age, low socioeconomic status, frequent binge drinking, family and friends with drinking problems, and poor social and psychological indicators. Overall, the available literature points to a prevalence rate of FAS of 0.5 to 2 cases per 1,000 births in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. KEY WORDS: fetal alcohol syndrome; prevalence; epidemiological indicators; alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder; birth defects; statistical estimation; data collection; clinical aspects; population dynamics; risk factors; research in practice; research quality Establishing the prevalence 1 (1 See the sidebar on page 160 for the definition of prevalence as it is used in this article.) and other epidemiological characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome ( FAS) , alcohol-related birth defects ( ARBD) , and alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder ( ARND) 2 (2 FAS is...
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... II. Seniors with dementia A. “Dementia is the progressive deterioration in cognitive function - the ability to process thought (intelligence)” (Nordqvist, 2013, pp. 1). “Dementia is a non-specific syndrome in which affected areas of brain function may be affected, such as memory, language, problem solving and attention” (Nordqvist, 2013, pp. 3). Dementia is most commonly seen in the elderly. B. Symptoms include; memory loss, moodiness, and communication difficulty. C. Causes of dementia include; Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, dementia with Lewy bodies, Fronto-temporal dementia, Huntington’s disease, and many other diseases. D. Two main categories 1. Cortical Dementia-“The cerebral cortex is affected. This is the outer layer of the brain. The cerebral cortex is vital for cognitive processes, such as language and memory. Alzheimer's disease is a form of cortical dementia, as is CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease)” (Nordqvist, 2013, pp. 9). 2. Subcortical Dementia-“A part of the brain beneath the cortex (deeper inside) becomes affected or damaged. Language and memory are not usually affected. A patient with subcortical dementia will usually experience changes in his personality, his thinking may slow down, and his attention span may be shortened. Dementias which sometimes result from Parkinson's disease are subcortical dementias, as are those caused by AIDS and Huntington's disease” (Nordqvist, 2013, pp. 10). III...
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