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    The topic of Specific Language Impairment (SLI) has been debated throughout the field of speech language pathology for various years. It is a topic that has been researched to a limited extinct and is continued to be a mystery for professionals within the field. To further the controversy as to what is considered an SLI, many professionals debate whether a person who utilizes sign language can be diagnosed with this disorder. The disorder becomes even more complex when the question of assessment

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    musculoskeletal complaints in an MDs office. To date limited research exists to explain the efficacy of a clear approach in its assessment and management. This course will expose the participant to current concepts in the literature surrounding the etiology of the condition, the limited evidence surrounding the special tests for lateral epicondylitis and the role of proximal structures in these tests. Further discussion will focus on the importance of ruling out proximal conditions and the roles that

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    Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder with a complex etiology. Demonstrating a high genetic basis of ADHD symptomatology, several studies have shown an association between this conditions and dopamine-related genes including the dopamine transporter gene DAT1 and the dopamine receptor 4 gene DRD4. Additionally, various environmental factors have been implicated, ranging from pre- and perinatal conditions such as maternal stress and smoking during pregnancy, to many

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    high levels of psychiatric morbidity, common relapse, unknown etiology, and great variability in the course of illness and final outcome (Guarda, 2008). Characterized by pathological food-restraining behaviors, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted perceptions of one’s body weight and size (Hooley, Butcher, Nock, & Mineka, 2016), this paper will examine the etiology, assessment, prognosis, and treatment of anorexia nervosa. Etiology Although research is still ongoing regarding the actual causative

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    Girl interrupted, is a biopic of a woman named Susanna Kaysen. Even though this movie was about Susanna’s experience in a mental hospital, Lisa’s Personality definitely dominated the movie. Lisa was surly a girl who was interrupted. She had a personality so bold, vibrant, deceitful, corrupt, and intrusive all at once. Over the years, her personality was known by many names. Labels consisting of Mania without delirium, moral insanity, egopathy, sociopath, and psychopathy (Barlow & Durrand, 2015)

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    family and that it is inherited. The Etiology and Natural History of Alcoholism article (n.d.) does, in fact, mention that genetics play a role but other factors such as social, psychological, and environmental are also reasons to contribute to addiction. In turn, genes are not solely supported as the only cause for susceptibility. In fact, “[m]ost offspring of an alcoholic parent DO NOT develop alcohol use problems or disorders in their lifetime.” (Module 2: Etiology and Natural History of Alcoholism

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    Abstract This paper is limited to Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease was thoroughly researched and will be described in depth including: physiology, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, therapeutic measures, and short vs. long term effects. Keywords: Parkinson’s Disease, dopamine, diagnosis, symptoms Parkinson’s, a Central Nervous System Disorder Since becoming a nursing student I have learned about several diseases and disorders. When hearing the term, “disease” one might imagine

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    Introduction In the three papers I have submitted this semester on Bipolar I Disorder (BD), I have discussed etiology, subpopulations and comorbidity, and current gaps in care. In this paper, I will continue to discuss these topics by outlining what kinds of epidemiological evidence are still needed to improve care for children and adolescents with mental health disorders, identifying anxiety disorders as subpopulation that needs further research, and giving three recommendations for how we should

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    Finding the best treatment for children with swallowing disorders is a problem many Speech-Language Pathologists are challenged with. Knowing the etiology is of the utmost importance when determining the appropriate treatment for the disorder. This articles emphasizes the significance of finding the etiology of the disorder. To find the etiology, a battery of test

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    Therefore, continuing a solid support system Melvin should accommodate a continuation of a favorable prognosis. Ultimately, Melvin has already exhibit progression in his prognosis of OCD, but can further his positive prognosis with proper therapy, medicine, and a support system. Therapy The proper therapeutic approach regarding Mr. Udall would consist of a combination of exposure and response prevention (ERP) based behavior therapy (BT) and pharmacotherapy consisting of serotonin reuptake inhibitors

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