TENTH IN A SERIES by BRUCE RITCHIE My project revealed at bottom
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence of FASD.
We will be looking at the six major regions of the brain that give FASD babies the lives they have never asked for. They are: Frontal Lobes, Corpus Callosum, Hippocampus, Hypothalamus, Cerebellum, Basal Ganglia.
Corpus Callosum
Connects right and left sides of brain to allow communication between the hemispheres. In many individuals with FASD, the Corpus Callosum is damaged, smaller than normal or missing. One resulting problem can be failure to follow instructions. The individual may be able to physically hear instructions (right hemisphere) but be unable to process the meaning of the request and develop a prompt and appropriate response. The individual may then be seen as being oppositional and treated accordingly. Dyslexia - Developmental reading disorder (inability to process graphic symbols) and Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD - inability to process verbal instructions) may be similar information processing issues involving the right and left hemispheres and the corpus callosum.
A: Normal (Comparing to length and overall size as above pic)
B: Smaller
C: Missing
I have undertaken the task of going on a hunger strike specifically for legislation that makes it more difficult for pregnant women to drink or drug. Having to keep in mind Women's Rights Issues, I am not of the understanding that a pregnant woman should either get drunk, stoned or drugged up. When there is a little fetus involved I believe very strongly that it is everybody's business. It sure makes me sad to see it happening. What about you? At 6pm on Sunday the 6th, day 3 begins for my strike. The world should really know.
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