Treatment of Tourette syndrome

I. Introduction Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is one of the hardest challenges I have ever faced. Having been diagnosed at the age of seven, it is the most prevalent thing in my life. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed psychological disorder in the United States (Hughes). It is a persistent disorder, often prevalent through adolescence and adulthood. Most individuals diagnosed are between the ages of seven and nine, although there have been numerous cases where individuals have

The concept of being “normal” is one that is often spoken about being the front of conversation, spoken with much defence and controversy. In contrast, this topic is spoken about with great “hush” because it is seen as a taboo in society; due to the sensitive issue of an individuals expected behaviour. On the other hand, the topic of “abnormal” is often given a similar light to the idea of being “normal”. Many psychologist have tried to explain one of these labels often using the starting point of

Introduction The short video presented by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) features two families living with children with Attention Deficits Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Tourette syndrome. For the purpose of this paper, Josh and his family’s struggle with ADHD will be reviewed and analyzed using the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM) and Calgary Family Intervention Model (CFIM). CFAM/CFIM enables the health care professionals to focus on psychosocial effects and the links

The Drug Enforcement Administration classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug. Substances in this schedule have no currently accepted medical use in the United States, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and a high potential for abuse. Despite this classification, there is a rising concern on the use of marijuana for various purposes all over the world. Since marijuana was among the known illegal drugs in almost all states of the world, there have been many mixed reactions

medical condition that results in limited strength, vitality, or alertness due to chronic or acute health problems that affect a child’s educational performance or ability. There are many examples of Other Health Impairments, such as Diabetes, Tourette syndrome, asthma and heart conditions, but childhood Cancer is a common disease that affect many children in the world (Special Education Guide, 2016). Cancer begins when normal cells change, and begin to grow abnormally and uncontrollably. These cells

Introduction Managing autism can be a challenge to cope with in any family with-out understanding ASD. In the article, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Catherine Lord explains autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, as a neurodevelopmental syndrome that is defined by deficits in social reciprocity and communication, and by unusual restricted, repetitive disorder (2000. P355). Parenting a child on the autism spectrum is difficult for any parent who is uneducated about the specific disorder their child is faced

constant control of the inmates movements. Administrative institutions are designed to carry out specialized missions specifically relating to the inmates such as; the detention or detainment of a pre-trial offender or offender’s, the specialize treatment of inmates with a serious or chronic medical condition, also the containment or detention of an escaped inmate, or an extrememly dangerous, violent, offender. Administrative facilities include; Detention Centers, Medical Centers for federal prisoners

weight. Another argument relating to evidence relates to cases where medical marijuana does not provide the best results. Some studies show that, "there is low quality evidence that cannabinoids improve symptoms associated with sleep disorders and Tourette symptoms" (Metts 181). However, dismissing a drug that does not benefit every disease does not make sense. That would be similar to dismissing cough medicine because it does not help back pain. No drug needs to work for every single

Psychotropic medications, also referred to as psychiatric or psychotherapeutic medications, are used to treat psychiatric disorders, such as: depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They have been used for many years and oftentimes come with dangerous side effects. The side effects that often occur in children taking these medications can include: fainting, blurred vision, vomiting, extreme weight gain, and even death ("Seroquel

become frustrated when they cannot do things that others can. There are many unanswered questions about autism; however, more and more cases of autism are showing that the children are able to eventually lead independent lives. What is Asperger’s syndrome? Asperger’s is a more mild form of Autism, it is a functioning disorder where those who have it can be high functioning, hyper production, obsessive compulsive and socially awkward. (Rosin 2014) “Adolescents with high-functioning Asperger’s Disorder