Anne Fiennes
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B.S.- Biology, minor in Chemistry; M.S. in Speech PathologyInterests
cross stitch, henna, crochet, japan, culture, history, psychology, microbiology, speech pathology, developmental disabilities, genealogy, electronic musicAffiliations
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Anti-depressant Withdrawal SymptomsSSRI's and SNRI's have the potential to cause withdrawal symptoms when stopped abruptly. But they can also cause symptoms when a dose is missed or delayed. Find out if you have experienced these symptoms and what you can do about it.
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Drug-Induced DysphagiaCertain classes of drugs have been found to induce dysphagia in those who take them. Most commonly, these drugs belong to the anti-psychotic drugs, also known as neuroleptics. -
Reliable Internet Resources for StutteringRecently I searched the internet for resources that give information on stuttering and its treatment. There is a wealth of information available, but not all of it is reliable or accurate. Here are some of the better websites out there.
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Treatment of Excessive Drooling in Children Using Botulinum ToxinExcessive drooling in children with physical, sensory, and behavioral issues can result in a decreased quality of life. Control of drooling then becomes a priority. Botulinum toxin has recently been evaluated for this use. -
Symptoms and Treatment of Functional DysphoniaFunctional dysphonia is characterized by the presence of an abnormal voice in the absence of any structural or neurogenic pathology. Functional dysphonia, although not completely understood, is very treatable. -
How Important is Foreign Language Education to American Students?Most American students receive 1-2 years of foreign language instruction in high school. But how many actually retain any of that information? More intensive study is needed for a lasting result. Such a result is highly desirable, for many reasons. -
Influences on Resuscitation Choices Made by Young People with Severely Developmental DelayThe reasons for establishment or rejection of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders in people with developmental disorders have not often been examined. This study examined the factors that may or may not have an influence on which is chosen. -
The Status of Personal Budget Control for People with Developmental DisabilitiesPeople with developmental disabilities are often cared for by the state without regard to their personal wishes. Some states have begun giving these people more control over how their government aid is spent.
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Can Executive Functioning Be Used to Differentiate Disorders on the Autism Spectrum?Currently there is no definitive clinical way to differentiate the disorders on the autistic spectrum. This paper examines the level of executive function in each disorder for diagnostic purposes.