Abstract This paper will cover children with Asperger syndrome also referred to as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The first indication of Asperger syndrome was observed in four children, recognized by a pediatrician named of Hans Asperger in 1944. Hans referred to the disorder as “autistic psychopathy”. Asperger syndrome was not well known until 1981 and was named by an English doctor, Loma Wing. Wing then published studies showing symptoms of Asperger syndrome. It took nearly four years before
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Leopard Syndrome The disease discussed in this paper is characterized by an acronym of associated symptoms that are experienced by diagnosed patients. Leopard Syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disease that is caused by a missense mutation in the PTTPN11 gene, which encodes for a key protein involved in the RAS/MAPK pathway for cells when they mature, proliferate, or even apoptose; this pathway is essential for these cellular actions. If interfered with, an array of symptoms, including lentigines
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degeneration of the central nervous system, which ultimately results in abnormal movements and mental deterioration. The genetic abnormality consists of expansion in the trinucleotide repeat CAG in the HD gene on chromosome 4, which codes for the normal protein huntingtin. The HD gene is an autosomal dominant condition which means that only one parent must have the gene in order for a child to inherit HD. Huntington's disease results in abnormal movements and mental deterioration. Each child of an Huntington's
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General Anxiety Disorder Andrea Murphy HCA 240 May 6, 2012 Fozia Ferozali General Anxiety Disorder I have decided to write my paper on General Anxiety Disorder because I myself have it, so I am more familiar with it. GAD (general anxiety disorder) is when an individual suffers from a psychological state where they have persisting thoughts of anticipation and fears that are overwhelming their mind and intern it affects the body as well. It is a disorder that is characterized by excessive
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Phase 1 Individual Project Abnormal Psychology and the Workplace PSYC337-1204B-01 Professor Byers Jennifer Buchanan November 26, 2012 Abstract The definition of abnormality has gone through some significant changes through history. For centuries the causes of abnormal behavior has been debated. In ancient times supernatural explanations were offered to explain abnormal behavior, such as good vs. evil and displeasure of the gods. It was also believed that people who expressed behavior were
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Psychological Effects on the Abnormal Individual. Necrophilia: And It’s Psychological Effects on the Individual Shamara Mills The College of New Rochelle-Rosa Parks Campus Human Sexuality PSY502 ARDA Research Paper Instructor: Nunez Abstract Necrophilia is a type of paraphilia listed in the DSM 5th edition in which the person has a sexual attraction to corpse. In this study I will examine the psychological effects of this disorder on the abnormal individual. I will take a
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Autism and Mental Retardation Kelly Maag PSY/270 August 24, 2014 Cathy Matresse Autism and Mental Retardation This paper is about Autism and Mental Retardation. I will be telling you about the features, treatments, how mental retardation is diagnosed, and the explanation is no longer considered because of the lack of support for it as well as several other things about each of these diagnoses. I hope it will give a person a better understanding about these conditions and maybe help educate
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Cancer: Disability Paper Cancer. This single word consisting of six letters can change someone’s life in a heartbeat. Imagine yourself or a loved one sitting in a doctor’s office, awaiting the results to see if cancer is the diagnosis. You’re sitting in silence holding each other’s hand, watching the clock tick slowly before hearing a faint knock on the door. As the doctor walks in, his face says it all and he does not need to say a single word. It’s hard to listen to what he is saying
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marrow and provides defense against infections (Stoppler, 2015). When this line of defense is compromised, the body becomes susceptible to countless types of infections and as a result it is no longer able to protect itself against foreign agents. Abnormal blood cells begin growing at aggressive rates suppressing the number of normal cells such as red blood cells and platelets. Excessive division and over population of cancerous blood cells hinder the body’s ability to transport oxygen, control bleeding
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either mild or severe forms. Bipolar disorder and unipolar depression are two major mood disorders that will be discussed in this paper. Depression plays a key role in both disorders; in this paper we will examine key factors that make the difference between the two. Assignment: Depression Paper Unipolar Depression In our daily day to day lives we experience stress or have experienced a traumatic event at one
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