Showing posts with label Syndrome. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Syndrome. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Delerium a Disorder
Delirium is a state where there is a shadowing of consciousness, disorientation and loss of recent memmory.The onset is quick (hours to day) and the symptoms may worsen as the day goes on, which is know as “sundowners syndrome”. This maybe caused by a medical condition, substance use, substance withdrawal, or medical side effects.
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consciousness,
Delirium,
loss of memmory,
state,
Syndrome
Monday, December 15, 2008
Asperger's Syndrome over veiw

Asperger’s disorder is a separate Autistic Spectrum disorder which does not meet criteria for other Pervasive Developmental Disorders or Schizophrenia. Features of this disease are severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of repetitive patters of behaviour, interests and activities and significant impairment in social, occupational and other important areas of functioning. Because there are no significant language delays or cognitive deflects, Asperger’s is considered as a form of highly functioning autism
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