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83Savant Syndrome
Most people probably already know that the right-hemisphere of the brain is responsible for our artistic skills such as music and other forms of art, spatial skills, and what we directly perceive. The left-hemisphere of the brain is responsible for...
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84The "R" Word Movement - Why I Stopped Saying "Retarded"
I remember the first time I really thought about my usage of the word “retarded.” I was told about a good friend’s father who hated the word. His brother had Down’s syndrome, and he would always get so angry when other students called his...
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78The Replication of DNA: The DNA replication process and Genetic Disorders
Summary and description of DNA. The replication of DNA. How DNA is replicated. Definition of DNA and how its replication is carried out. Description of the replication process of DNA. Common genetic disorders caused by DNA.
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78The newborn screen came back as abnormal. Your baby has congenital hypothyroid what does that mean?
You're told your baby's newborn screen has come back abnormal. You take your infant to the lab, for additional testing. They order thyroid tests. Thyroid tests? Why are they taking thyroid tests if the PKU came back as abnormal??? This was a...
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81Down Syndrome, Prenatal Testing and Changing Perceptions of Down Syndrome
People with Down Syndrome, once institutionalized and marginalized, gained acceptance and became fully recognised members of society in the 1970's. But prenatal testing has created the ability of parents to find out if their child has Down syndrome and descide whether to abort or keep their child.
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81Poor Parenting and Poor Parenting Skills result in Children Acting Badly
If you are the parent of an adolescent who is acting out my heart goes out to you. As parents we can only teach our children how they should act, we can't make them do anything. When a child reaches adolescence they and they alone choose their...
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76Who Are The KNIGHTS Of COLUMBUS And Who Do They Serve
The Knight's of Columbus is a great Charity Organization that is affiliated, but not owned, by the Roman Catholic Church. They do lots of Charity functions in their order. Find out what they do and if you are interested in becoming one, this article is for you. There are links to places to purchase your regalia and other necessities as well as finding one in your area.
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76Teaching Intellectually Disabled Students (Formerly known as MR)
A discussion of what mental retardation is (intellectually disabled), how it is classfified and what teachers can do in their classes to help these students succeed.
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79Never punch down the dough when making bread!
The way to make good bread, I mean seriously good bread, with a complex intricate and changing flavor, a crusty crackling crust and an irregularly shaped bubbly interior, is through both time and proper handling. Time simply means giving...
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78Rett Syndrome
Google Images Austrian pediatrician, Dr. Andreas Rett discovered the disease in 1954. He first noticed the signs as he observed 2 girls in his waiting room. Both children were making odd repetitive wringing motions with their hands. Dr. Rett found...
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