Prader-Willi Syndrome CH 7 Dev disorder
anonymous
April 6 2006, 13:31:29 UTC
The textbook defines Prader-Willi Syndrome as 'a genetic disorder characterized by obesity, short statur, disorders in sexual devlopment, as well as a tendency to behavioral and cognitive disabilites' (p. 336). Prader-Willi Syndrome is a very serious condition which I was not aware of until fairly recently. It includes an absolute uncontrollable obsession with food and eating. An individual who suffers from this developmental disorder lacks indication from the brain when the body is full. Working for my local police department, I became familiar with a 13 year old boy who suffered tremendously as a result of Prader-Willi SYndrome. Our police department was being contacted daily to arrest him for stealing food. One time we received a report that he had consumed 2 large pizzas at a local restaurant without paying. ANother time, he had done what we call a 'dine and dash' where he consumed 4 dinner entrees and 2 desserts. We were contacted by department stores who were holding him for eating food right off the shelf. While in
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SATURDAY soiling & wetting CH 8
anonymous
April 6 2006, 13:41:42 UTC
Toilet training is something that the vast majority of children can succeed at - even those who are 'severely retarded' (p. 117). However there are 'accidents' where a child does not make it ot the toilet in time or chooses to put off using the washroom in lieu of an exciting toy or activity. Children who have these accidents should be changed immediately for obvious reasons. There are times when children chronically soil themselves and there are several possible causes of this. The clinical term for chronic soiling is encopresis and the term for chronic wetting is enurisis. Disciplining the child for these episodes is not the answer. Instead, focus should be on identifying the cause of the problem. I remember occassionally wetting myself during my early years of school and I am certain that the cause was a loack of desire to use a toilet that did not offer the same amount of privacy that I was accustomed to at home. Another possible cause of chronic wetting or soiling is chronic urinary tract infection which is more common in
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We all know that we have 5 senses: vision, hearing, tasting, smelling and feeling. A sensory impairment is an impairment that affects our ability to effectively utilize any of these senses. While there are impairments which affect any one or combination of our senses, the most common sensory impairments affect vision or hearing. Development is more difficult for those children with sensory impairments
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Re: WEEK 3 PAPER
anonymous
April 6 2006, 14:08:35 UTC
An example of a behavior disorder would be autism, which we learned about in this course during Week 2. Autism restricst the child from cuddling and bonding with others, as well as creating a needs for ritualistic behavior. Language is affected by restricting the child's ability to put together meaningful dialogue. Autistic children lack empathy and treat others as inanimate objects, prohibiting the possibility of building social skills or relationships
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I thoroughly enjoyed this paper, as it discussed in further detail many of the issues we have researched so far throughout this course. I really feel like you did a great job in explaining further ADHD and discussing the potential needs of a child who suffers with this behavior problem. For example, your list which included ***
I thoroughly enjoyed this paper, as it discussed in further detail many of the issues we have researched and learned about so far throughout this course. I really feel as though you did a great job in explaining further ADHD and discussing the potential needs of a child who suffers with this behavior problem. For example, your list which included posting rules and schedules, figuring out the individual needs of the children, and for the teacher and parents to work together in planning educational endeavors. I think these are invaluable in minimizing behavioral problems in the classroom. Focussing on those things that are particularly difficult for the child is another item listed in dealing with children who have behavioral problems. This is a fantastic strategy in teaching children with ADHD and a great way for them to learn and overcome difficult topics
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