Essays on Spectrum

Definition

Neurodevelopmental disorders are defined as impairments of the development and growth of the central nervous system or the brain (Reynolds and Goldstein, 1999 p.3). Neurodevelopmental disorders affect the brain’s function that deals with memory, the learning ability and emotions, and they become more intense as the individual grows (Reynolds and Goldstein, 1999 p. 4-8). Autism is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder distinguished by a range of impairments, including problems with communication (verbal and non-verbal) and any social interaction as well as behavioral problems (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Individuals with autism find it difficult to process information, mainly due to changes in ...

Diamond has several applications: it is used for decoration, to manufacture high quality stereo equipment in addition to being included in cutting instruments. It is therefore important to determine the quality of the diamond. This can be done a simple, nondestructive method that is known as Raman spectroscopy. This method is used in the characterization of the morphology of the molecules of carbon materials. The bands that are detected on the Raman spectrum are dependent on the frequency of the vibrations which is attributed to the bonds within the molecule. This technique has several applications in diamond science: it is ...

Introduction

Wireless networking has been a technology that has been adopted by many organizations and individuals as a media of communication. This has been due to the fact that many devices have been developed that can use the wireless spectrum. Though wireless spectrum has been there and has been used for as early as 1990s, the use has not been regulated and there has been wasted spectrum. Of importance is radio spectrum. The radio spectrum has been there for a long time. The spectrum has been wasted due to the fact that radios have been programmed into the hardware and not the software. ...

Introduction

The radio wireless spectrum has been the main medium of communication for many years. The military has extensively made use of this medium of communication. With the proliferation of wireless gadgets, there has been increased use of wireless networks. The radio spectrum has been criticized for its wastage of space and spectrum. There are sections which have been allocated to various functions. The most unfortunate thing is that there are some sections which have not been fully utilized. This probes for questions as to how these unused sections can be made use of productively. Another issue with radio spectrum ...

In the following essay, we shall discuss a neurodevelopmental disorder and a neurocognitive disorder. Neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum disorders constitute a wide variety of diseases that mainly translate into behavioral deficit in children affected by it. Autistic children often show reduced social skills and being a heterogeneous spectrum no two patients are exactly similar. Neurocognitive disorders can range from mild to extreme and can be caused by various other diseases. HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder or HAND has emerged as one of the most prominent neurodegenerative disorders in the recent past(Mayer, 2013).

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder; recent estimates of autism spectrum disorder ...

Introduction

There is much technological advancement in the modern times that could greatly affect the daily lives of the people. One of these brilliant inventions is the Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is a technology that could be used to connect the devices into the internet or into a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) (Katz, 2006). With this technology, changing information and data could become more mobile since people would not need cables and connectors to connect the devices into a network. Wi-Fi accelerated the technological advancement of exchanging data and accessing to the internet. It is not easy imagining life in the modern times without ...

Parental Involvement and Early Intervention for Children with Autism 2

Introduction The purpose of this study is to determine if parental training and early intervention for parents of children with Autism is beneficial. In recent years. The incidence of children diagnosed with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder has dramatically increased. Many studies have indicated that early intervention techniques for children with Autism is beneficial in their development. Often these interventions are provided by professionals such as speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists and behavioral therapists. These early interventions can be obtained either privately or through early intervention programs provided by school systems. Training for Parents can be obtained ...

Abstract

The field of psychology continues to offer several means of measuring empathy different from the traditionally known empathy measurement styles. Empathy has a relationship with age and autistic spectrum trait of an individual. The research aimed at determining the different AQ scores for adults between 19 and 70 years of age. In addition, the relationship between age and AQ and empathy measurement was investigated. The research used mixed methodology research design where interviews, questionnaires, and surveys were conducted. In addition, the Adult Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) was used to test autistic like-traits among participants. The research results indicated that the ...

Abstract

Scientists have conducted multiple ab initio calculations to determine the infrared spectra and the array of complexes BrH: NH3, ClH: NH3 and FH: NH3. Additionally, the research incorporates investigating the effects of inert gasses’ atoms on the infrared spectra and arrangements. The scientists constructed a double dimension MP2/6-31+G (d, p) energy surface for complexes XH: NH3. The two-facet Schrodinger calculations were solved for the dimer and the proton stretching series. Most complexes have differing infrared spectra even though their equilibrium arrangements are characterized by traditional hydrogen bonds. The grounds (v=0) and (v=1) that are both found in FH.NH3 describe the ...

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) refer to a group of several neurodevelopment syndromes that havedisorders having a poorly understood etiology. Mental The term ASD has been used by several mental health professionals use the term ASD to represent not only classic autism but also Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, CDD and PDD-NOS (NHS 2012)—disorders that refer to syndromes that share the same impairments (Romero-Munguia 2013).HYPERLINK "http://en.plagiarismdetect.com/plagiarism/index/8c2ae26f5e9428176d21bb1f0bea960009307af6/25242?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ablockabove.com%2Fwhy-fluency" \t "_blank"Romero-Munguia 2013). These are autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome (AS), and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), also known as atypical autism (NHS 2012). ASD is characterized by developmental ...

1.0 Pivotal response therapy (PRT) Pivotal response therapy/treatment/training is one of the early behavioral intervention techniques developed for management of autism. This techniques is built on the premise that autism interferes with “pivotal behaviors” that ultimately underlie other behaviors are deficient in autistic children. The pivotal behaviors/areas are initiating activities, motivation, self-management, feelings and responding to multiple/complicated cues (signals). PRT therefore aims at increasing pivotal behaviors, particularly motivation, which would in turn enhance generalization. The autistic child chooses the activity and is rewarded (positive reinforcement) for every correct responses or attempt. As such, PRT trains the child to ...

Abstract

Applied Behavior Analysis has proven to be an excellent method of changing and shaping maladaptive behaviors and developing more appropriate behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Asperger’s Syndrome is considered part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder as described in the DSM V. However, children with Asperger’s Syndrome exhibit higher cognitive levels of functioning and awareness of social situations than many other children with more severe Autism. Is Applied Behavior Analysis and appropriate intervention in introducing social and other behavior skills appropriate for children with Asperger’s Syndrome?

Introduction

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder that affects approximately ...

Introduction (Summary)

A society is a connected group of individuals enabled by a long evolutionary process that enables them to acquire the skills necessary to survive in a tight social structure. It is difficult, but possible, to capture the structure of society in a model and apply the same model to navigate different problems and achieve objectives. While humans have become socially competent after many years of evolution, artificially intelligent systems need an explicit way in which they can represent, make and justify their decisions. Several approaches have been suggested over time through research. In robotics, models have been applied with the goal of capturing ...

Wireless technology has perhaps been one of the most important and significant of the human inventions. In most simple and lucid terms, Wireless Technology refers to technology that relies on waves like radio waves, electromagnetic waves, Infrared waves etc. rather than the conventional and traditional wires. Thus it is a broad terms that refers to all communication techniques or processes sans wires. Having evolved over the years, Wireless Technologies today impact humans a great deal. They form an imperative part of the lives of the people across the globe. Wireless Technologies have evolved over the years, but they have flourished ...

Public awareness about autism has increased nowadays with the prevalence of information coming from different media sources and an expanding knowledge based from scientific research and literature. It afflicts approximately 6 out of 1,000 children and similar to other neurodevelopmental disabilities, not ‘curable.’ Thus children diagnosed with autism would need chronic management throughout their lives. Autism is a group of development brain disorders now presented as Autism Spectrum Disorders or ASD. The term spectrum denotes a wide range of symptoms, skills and levels of impairment or disability a child with ASD can have. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental ...

Introduction

The orbital velocity of the earth can be calculated in reference to other objects in space such as stars. A spectrum of the object can be used because the Doppler shift of the earth’s movement can be measured. The earth is moves closer to objects during one half of its orbital path. This is recorded on the spectrum as red shifted light. On the half of its orbit it is moving away from the object and the spectrum measures this movement as blue-shifted light.

Objective

This experiment uses the star named Arcturus to measure the spectrum shift during earth’ ...

Mental disorders presently affect a large proportion of world population. The World Health Organization (2012)conducted a status survey, which found that a significant chunk of the world population suffers from various degrees of a wide assemblage of mental disorders. According to the World Health Organization Report (2012), over 350 million people suffer from depression all over the world. In a conflict between, Nature vs. Nurture, scientific community stands divided on the contribution of genetics on Psychiatric disorders and illness. However through this essay, I will put forward arguments based on scientific findings that showcase the contribution of genetics on mental disorders. Unlike ...

The spectrum challenge addressed in the article indicates that, students as well as individual radio hobbyists with technological expertise and skills demonstrated their capabilities to participate in the cooperative and the competitive tournaments. In the first instance, the competitors attempted to effectively share the spectrum as they transmitted random data files from their source to destination radios. However, in the competitive tournament, two teams sought domination of the spectrum, with the winner being the first to transmit all its files within three minutes from the source radio to the destination radio. In order to ensure fairness, DARPA provided all ...

In photography, light and color are arguably the most important considerations to a photographer. In fact, any photograph, whether taken in natural light or through the warm radiance of an incandescent light, always captures the effect of light on objects. When light falls on an object, the object absorbs a given proportion of the color spectrum and ultimately reflects back the remaining colors. The portion of the color spectrum that fails to be absorbed but is reflected back is usually the color of the object as it appears to the human eye. Surprisingly, both the artificial incandescent and the natural light ...

PART A

Fowler and Brenner, in their paper, argue that the regulation of broadcasters as public trustees should be replaced entirely with a policy which views broadcasters as marketplace participants who are governed by the rules and forces that govern the marketplace. In the paper, they argue that communications policy by the Federal Communications Commission should be directed towards the improvement and maximization of the services that the public desires by making an adjustment of definition of public demand and specifying the categories to serve this redefined demand. This, they argue, should enable the commission to change its policy and determine the ...

Electronic spectroscopy is divided into two: Ultraviolet and Spectroscopy. Electronic spectroscopy is the earliest method of molecular spectroscopy and includes a phenomenon of interaction of molecules with ultra violet lights and visible lights. Absorption of photo results on electronic transition of molecules and electrons are promoted form ground state to higher electronic states. In the display of strata, spectra take the forms of horizontal scales, vertical scales, Ultra violet rays, and ORD. All the scales taken use wavelengths. Electronic spectra originated from the absorption of light photons by molecule results in electronic excitation of molecules with chromospheres. The electronic transition ...

Towards rethinking the philosophy around relationships, it is plausible to understand the preferences that men and women have over their partners. Psychological debates have indicated the contrast between men and women in determining their inclination to their partners. While men value the physical attributes and attractiveness, women tend to look at the social economic position of their partners. In view of this, it is important to realize that the basis of attraction between men and women varies along the continuum of socialization, preferences, tastes and values. In light of this, the practical implication of emotional spectrum that shapes ...

1. Abstract The sodium iodide scintillator detector is a very important type of inorganic scintillators. The main function of this scintillator is to detect gamma rays by interaction of ionizing radiation and the materials of that scintillator. In this experiment, we learned the applications of this detector and how the process of detecting happens. 2. Introduction This lab experiment is designed to make the student learn about scintillation detectors and how do they detect gamma and beta ray such as the effect of a sodium iodide NaI(Tl) scintillator. This type of detector the scintillation materials interact with ...

Communication Issues for Children with Autism

Introduction Autism spectrum disorders are a collection of developmental disorders that have been increasing over the past decades. Autism affects every aspect of the child’s development, especially verbal and speech development (Parr, 2010). The communication challenges facing a child who has been diagnosed with autism is an important topic. Millions of parent with autistic children long to have normal communication with their children and the whole experience of having simple conversations with this child can be an overwhelming experience. Parents with the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis report in their hand already are well aware of the differences they ...

Abstract

Autism is autism is an ancient disorder that was first described by The Swiss psychiatrist, Eugene Blueler. Initially, researchers thought that autism and schizophrenia were the same or related, but after various studies, the distinction between the two was made. The disorder mainly disrupts the process that information is taken through in the brain. This includes the formation and transmission. The difference is exhibited in the way the victims interact, behave, learn and communicate. Boys are at higher risk of developing this disorder than girls. In addition, when compared to other ethnicities, Hispanics have a low chance of developing the ...

Effects of the classroom environment on students with autism spectrum disorder

Thinking Having the flair for teaching I have considered learning is the crucial process for an individual’s overall development. At the same time, I have witnessed the difficulties encountered by the students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), at different instances. I remember some of my classmates and some others in my close circles who suffer from the same, how challenging was the learning process to them. Such individuals have issues with communication, social interaction, imagination and sensory processing. All these make a classroom environment and learning process a nightmare for them. They fail to understand and communicate with teachers ...

1086F Origin and Geology of the Solar System

- Introduction An exoplanet is a term used to describe a planet that is located outside the solar system that includes the Earth (exoplanet, 2013). Astronomer Peter van Kamp made the first announcement of the discovery of an exoplanet in 1963, however, that discovery failed to hold up over time and now has been conclusively disproved (Matson, 2013). The first exoplanet discovery that has stood the test of time was the discovery of two bodies orbiting a neutron star in a system named PSR 1257+12 (Wolszczan and Frail, 1992). Wolszczan and Frail calculated that the masses of these exoplanets would be ...

Pick two articles from peer-reviewed journals that deal with the education of individuals with autism. Articles should be published in peer-reviewed journals. Prepare a summary of both articles.

The review considers the research available regarding the effectiveness of professionals using intensive behavior therapy for those with autism or those with autistic spectrum disorder in an inclusive schooling environment. The thesis of the article is that whilst research agrees that applied behavioral behavior therapy is commonly believed to be the most effective treatment in this environment the basis of this research is unreliable. The review asserts that research undertaken in this ...

“Carers’ experiences of being exposed to challenging behaviour in services for autism spectrum disorders”: An Article Review

Challenging behavior is a common activity that can be encountered in our daily lifestyle. Its definition takes account of behaviors that are abnormal in reference with cultural or traditional practices; and its potency can put other people to harm. Behavior under this category leads a person to be restricted from communal facilities. This paper would review the article entitled Carers’ experiences of being exposed to challenging behavior in services for autism spectrum disorders. In order to give final thoughts about the article, this review will include the definition of the article’s problem, purpose and research question. It would also ...

INTRODUCTION

Autism is one of the most prevalent conditions suffered by many young people. The important question is, does the prevalence represent an epidemic or is it simply been misdiagnosed, under-diagnosed, or over diagnosed? Autism does not manifest in every child the same way and to the same degree; this has earned in the title of a Spectrum disorder, which means that it has a broad range of diagnosis under the umbrella of autism (Web MD 1). In the past people who were perceived as abnormal was simply labeled insane, today we are much clearer at differentiating between different conditions. The numbers ...

The term spectrum refers to the classification of something in the range, according to its characteristics and magnitude. Children who show similar signs of a medical condition are often categorized in one group. Most of them are really different and thus need different treatment (Volkmar, Fred Sally, Rogers, Rhea and Kevin, 70). There are children who would respond to treatment, but there are those with the emotional capability and strength to conquer situations. All of these children are often classified in the same category when diagnosed. Children who would have otherwise gotten better end up as underachievers because they ...

Introduction

Autism is a neurobehavioral, developmental disability that involves significant impairment of individuals’ verbal and nonverbal language and social interaction. Other characteristics of autism include markedly short attention span, repetitive activities and rigid behaviors, and inability to treat others as people, resistance to tamper on their daily routines, among others . It covers a variety of communicative skills impairment depending on the levels of symptoms. Generally, it is evident in children prior to age three and hampers their educational performance. The disorder ranges from a handicap that produces a normal life to a devastating disability that calls for institutional attention . Considering that autism is attached to ...

Introduction

When a child is unable to express himself, his emotions, what he thinks, feels or wants and reacts differently from other children, perhaps he is suffering from a neurodevelopment disorder that is commonly known as autism. This paper intends to discuss autism, its causes, symptoms, and about its treatment along with discussing several other related aspects of the subject.

Background

Autism is a bunch of complex brain disorders that are jointly known as Autism Spectrum Disorder. This Spectrum refers to broad range of issues associated with ASD including difficulties related to communication, normal brain functioning, social mutilation, restricted, dull and stereotyped conduct of a ...

Polyvinylidene fluoride polymer first exhibited the piezoelectric effect in the year 1969 followed by the pyroelectric effect some years later, leading to the development of numerous applications of pyroelectricity and piezoelectricity. PVDF possesses many attractive features as a tactile or touch sensor. Tactile sensors can be used to monitor skin conditions. They find use in minimally invasive surgery. Tanaka et al. developed an active palpitation sensor to detect hypertrophy and prostate cancer. Pyroelectric and piezoelectric polymers help in energy conversion. The Energy Harvesting Eel device created by Taylor et al. used piezoelectric polymers for the conversion of mechanical flow energy ...

Autism spectrum disorder is not only one disorder, but a combination of disorders, that affect an individual. There are three main features of a person who suffers from autism: a lack of social engagement, difficulty with language, and a lack of imagination. There may be numerous other factors that the person struggles to overcome as well. There is an increase in the number annually of people who are being diagnosed with autism. There is no known cure for this lifelong disease (Comer, 2011).

When describing a lack of social engagement, there are several factors that occur. A person with autism has little or no ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing developmental disability in America. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of children diagnosed with ASD increased by 119.4% (Autism Society, 2015). Approximately 1 out of every 68 births in the Unites States produces a child with ASD (Autism Society, 2015). Given that autism is becoming such a prevalent issue, society must change how it handles individuals with ASD. This includes our treatment of school children who suffer from ASD. When it comes to assessment testing for children with ASD, there is still a lot of changes that need to be made in order to ...

Spectrum Allocation in Cognitive Radio Using Potential Game Theory

Spectrum Allocation in Cognitive Radio Using Potential Game Theory Cognitive Radio is another era of remote correspondence framework that empowers unlicensed clients to adventure underutilized authorized range to improve the radio range use. The asset distribution is hard to accomplish in an element appropriated environment, in which Cognitive Radio clients take choices to choose a channel without arrangement, and respond to the natural changes. In this examination we present the game hypothesis model for effective range designation (Benmammar & Amraoui, 2013). The proposed game hypothesis model uses the hereditary calculation application to break down a radio recurrence and advance the utility ...

Mathews 6:9-13 reveals a considerable Christian belief anchored on the foundation of prayers. This reinforces the grace of prayers as a sufficient framework of guiding the Christian way of life. It from this principle that Mathews 6:9-13 underscores the need for acknowledging the presence of God and the inherent connection and fellowship of Christians through prayers. The petitions envisioned in this passage focuses on the attention of worshipers on God as well as entrusting God with the provision of the needs of Christians. Evidently, prayer is the fundamental experience, practice and ritual in the Christian life. This is the indispensable aspect ...

Fast D. and Conry, J. (2009). Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and the Criminal Justice System.

Developmental Disabilities Research Review 15: 250 – 257.

This paper examines the relationship between the long-life nervous syndrome that is found in people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and their participation in the criminal justice system. According to the article, the FASDs are caused by exposure to alcohol during the prenatal stage. The article provides some of the disabilities associated with people having the FASDs to include poor judgment, learning disabilities, and social ineptness. The authors argue that the foregoing disabilities make people predisposed to unfair treatment and increased involvement in ...

What is sunlight?

The sun provides tirelessly every square meter of the earth's surface, which it attacks, with an average of about 1370 watts of power (in the form of electromagnetic radiation). We say that the sun burns, but actually it does not. Instead, the sun is a giant nuclear reactor (Layton & Freudenrich, 2000). This solar energy is called the solar constant, since it does not change, except for minor fluctuations. Solar energy is sent in the form of light waves. Light is an electromagnetic wave. The frequency of light - or how fast the waves vibrate - determines the differences in color. ...

Historical Overview on the Development of Learning Theories

There are several theories that describe how a person learns. These theories stem from the fact that the learning ability of one person is unique from the other. Learning is a relatively permanent modification in behavior to include the observed activity and the internal processes involved such as thinking, attitudes and emotions. Some studies also include motivation as part of the definition of the learning process. The manifestations of learning cannot be noticed immediately in the observable behavior of an individual. However, the manifestation takes place after the educational program is introduced to the person (Dunn, 2002). The origins of ...

Introduction

21st century is the age of connectivity, a fast, smooth and convenient internet and other means such s 3G and 4G to address the ever-increasing connectivity demands. To cope with such demands, various operators have shifted from the age-old copper made wires to the sophisticated optic fiber based cables. The reason is that optic fiber allows more data to travel in a single pass, and it is easy to deploy. Furthermore, optic fiber allows much hedger speeds to cope with ever-increasing challenges in connectivity and entertainment sources. It is however; however, shifting from vintage copper wire to an optic fiber is ...

Autism spectrum disorders, abbreviated ASDs refer to a group of disabilities that occur during development causing a significant communication, social and behavioral challenges. People suffering from ASDs manage information in the brain in a different way than how other people manage the information (Lord, Cook, Leventhal, & Amaral, 2000). The ASDs are classified into three different types of autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome and pervasive development disorder. The autistic disorder is the most common and most people relate the word autism with this disorder. People having the disorder in most cases have delays in language, communication and social challenges as well as unusual ...

ARTICLE CRITIQUE

“Examination of the Time Between First Evaluation and First Autism Spectrum Diagnosis in a Population-Based Sample,” by Lisa D. Wiggins, Jon Baio and Catherine Rice, was a 2006 study undertaken because of the earlier findings that the earlier that young children who have an autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, are identified, the earlier it is possible to move them into the sort of interventions that will lead to better outcomes in development over time. Specifically, this study was designed to look at the patterns of identifying and diagnosing ASD children in major metropolitan areas. Based on a group of 115 eight-year-old children ...

Physics forms a fundamental basis for study of other science disciplines, such as chemistry. Physics is concerned with the study of natural laws. Many things happen in the universe despite having low probabilities of happening, but physics explains the relationships of events, provides solutions to real life problems, and sets a foundation for understanding of the causes of natural events. It is for this reasons, I love physics. The essay outlines several reasons why I like the topic “Electromagnetic spectrum”. I find electromagnetic spectrum as an interesting topic for study because of its direct application in to real life problems, ...

Telecommunications and Networking, Autumn 2011

Realizing the Future of Wireless Data Communications The Need for Software Radios and programmable radio chipsets

First, there is the need to find the right combination of hardware that can be programmed to provide support to high-performance signals for radios. It is projected that in the next 10 years from now, software radios would be the standard technologies in many commercial and military communication devices (Partridge 2011: 63). The software radios can be programmed to limit their usability to specific functions changeable from the real software that controls the radios. Programmable radio chipsets can also be incorporated with ...

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore the realm of teaching children who are on the Autistic Spectrum. Autistic children pose a number of practical problems within the classroom but equally, their natural talents can be put to excellent use under the correct circumstances and so, the autistic child presents a wide array of challenges and joys for the teacher. Within the course of this paper, I hope to explore the answers to the following areas of interest: the advantages and disadvantages of teaching autistic children; the effect of the classroom environment on the autistic child and whether it affects ...

Introduction

Wireless technologies are becoming common in most organizations. There has been a call to ensure that there are security standards that have been put in place to ensure that there is a security of the wireless technologies in organizations. This paper will focus on wireless security policy and recommend on best practices that will be required for any organization to be able to get a wireless security assurance.

There will be a need to set the wireless security policy which will address the use of wireless network in the organization. This section will entail the various wireless security issues that need to ...

Bearss, K., Johnson, C., Handen, B., Smith, T., & Scahill, L. (2013). A pilot study of parent training in young children with autism spectrum disorders and disruptive behavior. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 43(4), 829-840.

Eapen, V., Črnčec, R., & Walter, A. (2013). Clinical outcomes of an early intervention program for preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a community group setting. BMC pediatrics, 13(1), 3.

This paper evaluates the efficacy of the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) intervention program in a childcare setting for preschool-aged children with ASD. The rationale for this study is that one-to-one sessions are costly and cannot be afforded by many parents. Therefore, the authors test the reach of the ESDM intervention in a group therapy setup. Of the 26 preschool children aged between 3 to 5 years, 21 were male. The participants were administered 60 minutes of one-on-one ESDM therapy apart from 15 to 20 hours of group therapy every week for 10 months. The participants were assessed on their cognitive ...

Abstract

The paper is an analysis of a seminar plan for a proposed educational screening and intervention program for children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). A seminar plan should contain various important constituents that need to be explored comprehensively. A critical analysis of the positive and negative aspects of the seminar plan is explored including a validation of the ideas indicated, a clarification and improvement on various sections. Some of these subject areas include the official letter at the beginning of the project, the introductory paragraph containing the aim, mission and objectives of the seminar together with the brief explanation of the ...

Isn’t it a marvel of technology that allows two computers to communicate without wires? At the dawn of the computer era people, for the first time connecting two computers, gave birth to the new phenomenon of computer network that has revolutionized the ways of data exchange between computers. This revolution led to the emergence of many computer networks, that literally entangled offices and homes enthusiasts with wires. There always have been only two primary interfaces to connect your peripherals — IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. IEEE 802.11 is a wireless LAN standard, i.e., uses a family of relevant network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP), ...

There are a variety of birth defects that are influenced by the actions of the parent while the child is in utero. From the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol, to the physiological changes that occur within the mother’s body as a response to stress and dietary deficiencies, the influence of such prenatal events can prove to be lifelong for the child. One such disorder associated with the prenatal environment is known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which falls under the category of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The spectrum of disorders under the FASD umbrella also includes Partial FAS, Alcohol-Related ...

There are more than 5000 genetic disorders up to date. These genetic disorders are most evident at birth or during the onset of early childhood. This results to admission in different programs in rehabilitation centers, school programs in order to help the victims affected by such conditions. These disorders can primarily affect the body system, muscles and the respiratory system. One such disorder is the Rett syndrome. Rett Syndrome is a phenotypically distinct progressive X-linked dominant neurodevelopmental disorder that affects females (Volkmar et al, 2007). There are different types of Rett syndrome. These include the classical Rett syndrome, provisional ...

Did you ever wonder why wearing white in a hot summer day is more comfortable than wearing black? Or why some of the dark colors are viewed as hot colors and the light colors are cool? The answer lies in the adsorption of light of the materials depending on its color. A thermal energy source like the sun will converts its thermal energy into electromagnetic waves which will be transported to its receiver. These electromagnetic waves will be absorbed by the receiver and it will convert back into thermal energy or heat. The difference in the absorption properties of different ...

Abstract

Pregnancy is one of the periods that a woman needs to take care of herself and the baby. There are many factors that affect the growth and development of the fetus. Whether taking small or large amount of alcohol during pregnancy affects the unborn child is one of the modern topics under research. The reality that people need to understand is that, when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol the unborn child also gets some percentage. The executive function of the human brain is very important. Studies show that children who have been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy cannot undertake executive functions. ...

“Before you assume, learn the facts. Before you judge, understand why. Before you hurt someone, feel. Before you speak, think.” -J. Johnson Autism comes from the Greek word ‘autos’ which means ‘self’ in English. Eugen Bleuler, a Swiss psychiatrist first coined this ‘autism’ a term for describing patient who are suffering from schizophrenia and exhibits a different way of thinking. It is said that this kind of thinking is viewed as autistic thinking whereas an individual bearing this kind of thought believes that the universe turns only around oneself, and the remaining effects of the external world will not have ...

Introduction:

A literature of the Academic papers regarding harvesting ambient Radio Frequency (RF) energy shows that there are a number of potential application extant if harvested in sufficient amounts and with practically sized apparatuses. This RF (Radio Frequency) energy lends itself to a wide range of potential uses including, but not limited to, recharging personal and business usage to recharge communication apparatuses , . The greatest amount of the Academic papers reviewed look at this RF energy source as a method of employing battery-less, low-energy devices without the further complications presently inherent in solar power that is only effective in daylight situations. , , . The research available ...

Autism refers to a spectrum disorder that usually affects that communication and social skills. This condition is usually detected during the first three years of the life of a child. Some of the most common characteristics of autism include repetition of words, tantrums, apparent lack of or oversensitivity to pain, absence of real fears to dangers, high sensitivity to sound, and crying, laughing, or showing distress for no apparent reason. However, it should be noted that the effects of autism are not similar in every child and the condition can affect anyone. However, it is important to note that autistic conditions ...

In his article “Social Landscape: reasoning for joint activity in human-robot teams.” Zuckerman and Hadad present a social behavior model that would enhance the capacity of computational entities (agents and robots). The idea behind the model is that computational agents require social capacities similar to those of humans. As a result, there is need to design principles that would enable the creation of agents capable of utilizing interpersonal behaviour to achieve their goals. The article provides a theoretical perspective that would utilize the belief-desire- intention (BDI) model of human reasoning to achieve maximum benefits in real-life scenarios. The main aim of ...

Abstract

Alcohol is used by millions of people on a daily basis. The consequences of chronic alcohol abuse on the individual are many such as, memory deficits, neuropathy, heart, and liver damage. However, even minute amounts when drank during pregnancy can have effects on the mother in the long term as well as more dire consequences on the developing fetus that can lead to a lifetime of deficits. Alcohol is a teratogen that crosses the placenta. Doctors cannot determine the exact reason why certain infants of mothers that drink develop dysmorphic and neurobehavioral changes but the fact is, is that fetal alcohol syndrome ...