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Our pets can change our lives (Photo: supplied)
PartnersFebruary 11, 2021
Best friends furever: The unconditional love of our pets
By Emily Writes
The relationship between dog and owner often feels like a bond as deep and strong as blood. Emily Writes met five families whose dogs have a special role in their lives.
On Gaia Bellini's first birthday she had a photoshoot with her 90-year-old great-grandmother. It was a gift from her mum Olivia. Gaia's hair was tied up in beautiful bows and she wore Swarovski crystals.
Gaia is a standard poodle. Her "sister" Mazie is a Griffon and soon they'll be joined by a human sibling. Olivia says she loves her dogs and she could never give back to them as much as they have given her.
"They're my family," she says simply.
Gaia brings joy to all her community (Photo: Furtography.co.nz)
And just like any other family, they celebrate birthdays, have special outfits and enjoy their favourite meals.
Gaia is entitled, Bellini laughs. But it's part of her breed. During last year's lockdown, Olivia dressed Gaia up to walk the streets of Ōrewa. Bellini says she brought joy wherever she went in the mostly-retired community north of Auckland.
"When I'm having a bad day, Gaia is there for me. She gives me unconditional love; she never judges me. People who don't own pets or don't love animals often don't understand how much they give you."
Gaia and Mazie have been there for Bellini's darkest days – so why shouldn't they be showered with affection, she says.
When your pet means this much to you, make sure you invest in their health and happiness with Southern Cross Pet Insurance – they're family too.
Producer Bevin Linkhorn has had his schnauzer-poodle cross Dougal since the dog was nine weeks old. Dougal is the apple of his eye.
"He's five-and-a-half now," Linkhorn says. "Which makes him about 40 in 'human years', basically my age."
He's deeply loved by Linkhorn and his wife, director and playwright Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, for an obvious and perfect reason: "He's a good boy."
"He's really sociable and loves hanging out with people, probably because he thinks they're either going to give him treats or cuddles. Often both."
Actor/Producer Bevin Linkhorn with two very good boys, Sebastian and Dougal (Photo: supplied)
Dougal is always by their side, often travelling with the creative couple. "We hang out a lot. He sometimes comes to work with me, we get to walk to the beach every day."
He also brings joy to everyone he meets and has an ability to know when he's needed.
"I reckon he's in tune with people's emotions. A friend was looking after him one day and she received some sad news. Dougal was very quick to get himself in her face and give her his undivided attention. He stretched right up so that he could look deep into her eyes. He seemed to sense that something was wrong and my friend was upset. He's got empathy."
Linkhorn says it's hard to say if Dougal spoiled.
"I give him lots of walks and attention, is that spoiling? He's very food focussed, so I'm conscious of not overloading him with treats and food. He's got to maintain his athletic beach physique," Linkhorn laughs.
"He does sleep on our bed, I think that's the very definition of spoiled, eh. Dougal is our dependent. We don't have kids, so perhaps our care and attention focus is directed at him."
Dougal is certainly not complaining.
Pepsi and Alix Cooper (Photo: supplied)
At 48, Alix Cooper lost the love of her life, her husband Craig Cooper, to multiple myeloma after a seven-year battle. In the car on the way home from the hospital after Craig was told he had just weeks to live, he turned to Alix and said: "Right, we're getting you a little dog."
A week later, a litter of puppies was born and Pepsi, a shih tzu/maltese cross, came home with them soon after. Pepsi became the first and only child they had together after multiple miscarriages.
Alix says she's not religious, but she believes Pepsi came into her life for a reason. In the short time the puppy spent with Craig, they loved each other. After Craig passed, Alix was devastated, but Pepsi was there for her.
"Pepsi saved my life," she says. "I had nobody. The only thing that got me out of bed was this little dog. I truly owe my life to her. She gave me a reason to live."
After Craig died, Pepsi slept on his side of the bed. And now Pepsi has become Alix's constant companion.
"I don't feel like I eat alone because she eats with me. I'm not making a meal for one – it's for us. She's my child. My everything. She's the light of my life and the reason I could smile again."
Every year Alix celebrates Pepsi's birthday. Her gratitude for the little pup that saved her is endless. When Pepsi turns seven on April 9 there will be a party. "I'll make him some salmon mousse."
Pumpkin and Dragon are soon to be married (Photo: supplied).
Beki Lee's dogs Pumpkin and Dragon are getting married later this year. They will dine on crayfish and eye fillet steak at the wedding, to be held in Hamilton.
Lee's "save the date" cards for the wedding feature two happy dogs that certainly seem quite in love. It's a far cry from Pumpkin's first months of life. When she came to live with Lee she was in pain from flea bites and a facial wound. She has now recovered and is living the high life.
"They cost more than a baby," Lee says. "But I don't put a price tag on love."
That love is real and deep. While Lee was there for Pumpkin, that care and attention has been reciprocated from the dogs to their owner. After her baby was born she suffered terribly from postnatal depression. She says it was Dragon who helped her through.
"I didn't think [postnatal depression] would happen to me. I'm such a happy person. But it got me. It got me and I was so sad. I thought, this is no way to live. Then I turned around and I saw Dragon. He saved me."
This is why their bond is so strong and why they're such an important part of Lee's life. After everything they've been through, why wouldn't they be given a life of luxury?
"They make me so happy. They saved my life. I just want to give them the best life that I can because that's what they gave me."
A family of four (Photo: supplied).
Nala was found starving and neglected in a park when she was just a puppy. Now she is pampered by her owners, radio personality Megan Mansell and her husband Guy.
When you visit their home there are photos of Nala – a pit bull mixed with shepherd and something else – and artwork too. Their cat Plum is similarly spoilt.
The Mansells recently took Nala on a trip around New Zealand, tailoring the itinerary around her so she'd have plenty of rivers to swim in and long walks to enjoy.
"I think we spoil her because she's a rescue," Megan says. "We don't know just how bad the first months of Nala's life were, but we can make her life wonderful now. She was left to starve and die and you think about what could have happened to her, and it makes you want to make her life better."
Nala is what is often described as an "undesirable breed" but she has a gentle and loving nature and her big brown eyes make her easy to fall in love with.
"She could have been put down," Megan says. "Plum was a rescue too and we don't know about her background but now she has a special embroidered blanket just for her. Now they have this very lush life."
Very soon it will be three years since they rescued Nala and there will be a celebration. "Of course, we will have a party," Megan says. Because Nala deserves it.
This content was created in paid partnership with Southern Cross.
A different way of seeing: Decolonising science through mātauranga Māori
Two University of Otago scientists on how Māori scientific knowledge has informed and expanded their work.
By Meriana Johnsen
23rd December, 2021
The future of work is flexible
'Like all things in life, striking a balance is key – some days in the home office, other days in office HQ.'
By Mary Jo Vergara
22nd December, 2021
How to properly care for your inherited treasures
Experts from the New Zealand Maritime Museum share advice on how to look after your valuables.
By India Hendrikse
21st December, 2021
A threat to our identity: The impact of climate change on Māori
Climate change threatens all aspects of Māori wellbeing – physical, cultural, spiritual – as well as the health of future generations.
By Don Rowe
The future of fuels is on its way
How one of New Zealand's largest fuel retailers is pushing forward on the transition from petrol.
By Ben Fahy


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ABC online ads should be banned: FABC
17 December 2008 4 min read
There are many opinions as to ABC's status a non-advertising tolerant media outlet, but now Friends of the ABC (FABC) are lobbying for legislation governing the ABC to be amended to prohibit advertising on the national broadcaster's websites as well.
The FABC's Victorian branch, in its submission to a government review of the ABC and SBS, believes the underfunded national broadcaster's efforts to earn more money through commercial activities is "undermining and diverting its focus from its raison detre".
Current legislation prohibits advertising on ABC radio and television but as the law predates the internet it does not cover online advertising.
The FABC submission lists 14 cases in which the ABC's commercial activities contradict the aim of its governing legislation, including affiliated websites such as countdown.com.au and children's programs such as Active Kidz that were commissioned on the basis that it would have merchandise spin-offs.
"The national public broadcaster has been built and paid for through taxes by three generations of Australians. It is not meant to be a business," the submission states.
Results of the review will be sent to Communications Minister Stephen Conroy and are expected to help shape the two national broadcasters' three-yearly funding submissions for 2009-2011.
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Q: XUnit 'Startup' does not exist In my xunit project i am getting bellow error

The type or namespace name 'Startup' does not exist in the namespace 'TestService' (are you missing an assembly reference?) [Testervice.Tests]

I added the TestService reference to the Testervice.Tests by using
dotnet add reference ..\TestService\TestService.csproj

The reference was added successfully the the test project and its also available in TestService.csproj file. But still i am getting the error. Why i am getting the error.Any one try help me.

A: I am not sure this will solve your problem but what you need to is create a TestStartUp class which inherits the original Startup.cs to properly build your .net core app. Sample code is shown below.
    public class TestStartup : Startup
    {
        public TestStartup(IConfiguration configuration, IHostingEnvironment hostingEnvironment) : base(configuration, hostingEnvironment)
        {

        }
    }

Hope this solves your problem.

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Kkoi Dil Mein Hai 2003 - 2005
Kkoi Dil Mein Hai is an Indian television romantic comedy series that aired on Sony Entertainment Television. The series premiered in December 2003 and ended its run in 2005. The show starred Eijaz Khan and Poorva Gokhale in lead roles. The opening theme song was sung as a duet by famous singers Shreya Ghoshal and Sunidhi Chauhan. The show garnered some controversy for featuring a scene of marital rape.
Kajal (Poorva Gokhale) is a simple and bubbly girl from a Gujarati family and best friend of rich and narcissistic Krutika. Their friendship hits rock bottom when they both fall for rich and handsome Samay (Sandeep Baswana), the heir of Punj business empire. Samay reciprocates Kajal's feelings and they plan to get married. A jealous and deranged Krutika orchestrates a kidnapping and blackmail plot with help of her rich mother and gets Kajal forcefully married to Samay's younger playboy brother Arjun (Eijaz Khan) and herself marries Samay by duping him. Arjun gradually starts falling deeply in love with Kajal and gives up his wild lifestyle. Kajal reluctant at first also falls in love with Arjun. Things get complicated as Samay, still in love with Kajal turns to alcohol to drown his sorrow and hates Krutika refusing to recognize her as his wife. A still deranged Krutika blaming Kajal for her miseries tries to complicate her life. Arjun and Kajal meanwhile have a successful marriage and Kajal gets pregnant and gives birth to their son.
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One in five potential voters were reached by Facebook's "I voted" button which was shared more than 2.7 million times.
Another good result for Sinn Féin means a bad result for the junior Finance Minister.
Simon Harris is now among those who is considering running in the redrawn Ireland South in next year's elections.


It has been a crazy busy day today! The dentist has been visited (No cavities, Mom!), the grocery store has been emptied into my cupboards, packages have been mailed, gifts for Youngest Son's teachers have been planned, and the house has been tidied.
So, I hope you'll understand if I wait until tomorrow for the sock casting-on post!


After reaching triple-platinum status for his 2016 single, "Caroline," up-and-coming talent, Aminé, is finally ready to spill the details surrounding his debut studio album. Good for You will reportedly arrive this summer.
In celebration of the album news, the Oregon native unveiled the album's cover art on Twitter on Thursday (June 22), giving fans a pervy preview of him in the bathroom. The image depicts the rapper reading the newspaper while sitting on the toilet naked. The album title is written above his head in graffiti-like print in front of a yellow background.
Over the past couple of months, Aminé has rolled out a couple of singles and videos, amping up anticipation for his summer project release. His newest video for "Turf," shows off a raw side of his artistry, while the visuals for "REDMERCEDES" seems to display his more comedic nature. While he doesn't have many singles out at the moment, the rapper has managed to make major waves in the industry, even landing himself a spot on XXL's Freshman Class cover.
Aminé has not revealed any other details regarding the album's tracklist, but Good for You will reportedly arrive on July 28. Check out the album art below.


Holiday Party Planning: Tips for Festive Fun!
Holiday party season is coming to an end but there's still one more big party to go and it's the one most people go all out for…New Year's Eve!
a) Holiday Party Planning Tips? I have this down pat.
b) I better get cracking…yikes!
If you're in the second group, I have a few holiday party planning tips to share from Metro (one of my "go to" grocery stores). Since my side of the family is vegetarian and my husband's side eats everything, we try to have a little something for everyone at our parties. Some of our veggie-friendly favourites include the Irresistibles Vegetable Spring Rolls and Irresistibles Spanakopita. They are easy to store in the freezer and pop into the oven if you need a quick appetizer. If you have a sweet tooth, the Irresistibles Dark Chocolate Covered Caramels With Sea Salt and the Irresistibles Maple Butter are both faves of my bro-in-law (these are a surprise for him…shhh!).
Instead of communal bowls of nuts, try a more eye catching and hygienic presentation by putting snacks in clear glass, narrow-necked decanters. Guests can pour nut and trail mixes themselves, and it looks great, too!
If all food is served at the start of the night, guests are likely to gorge and go home early. Keep your party hopping by serving your tasty hors d'oeuvres all night long.
Channel your inner mixologist and offer guests a unique signature cocktail for your holiday party. Be sure to have other non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages to offer alongside this cocktail.
The "day of'' for the party planner is always hectic! Between set up, last minute errands, and wrangling the kids – stress is high. Try prepping what you can a few days before. Things like fruit trays, cheese and cracker platters and Swedish meatballs can all be put together a day or two in advance.
When preparing food trays and hors d'oeuvres platters, have fun! Use the Canadian winter landscape as inspiration by placing pinecones and frosted pine needles in your tray display.
Limited time? Solicit the help of the frozen food aisle! Metro's private label line, Irresistibles, offers delicious appetizers (quite a few vegetarian options too!) which are perfect for party planners, with selection and creativity covered.
No one likes waking up to a mess, by tidying bit by bit during your party, the house will be kept clean for your guests, too!
A beautiful candle display can never go wrong at a holiday party.
Be sure to provide an assortment of appetizer options at your holiday bash to keep all types of appetites full and happy!
This is your party, too! You've worked hard and it's important to enjoy the environment, interact with your guests and taste your delicious treats!
Do you have any special party tips to share?
Disclaimer: I received a holiday basket of Irresistibles products from Metro. All opinions expressed are my own.


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Dr. Kiki's Science Hour 32
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"Decline Of The Dinos"Hosts: Leo Laporte and Kirsten Sanford
Guest: Mark B. Goodwin, Ph.D.
Recorded: January 28, 2010
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Mark B. Goodwin, Ph.D., Assistant Director - Museum of Paleontology
Dr. Mark Goodwin is responsible for the management and operations of the University of California Museum of Palentology's collections and preparation labs. Together with a staff of five Museum Scientists, he shares responsibility for the Museum's fossil vertebrate, invertebrate, paleobotanical, microfossil collections, and shared molecular lab.
Mark Goodwin's field and laboratory research is focused on Upper Cretaceous faunas of the Western Interior and the Mesozoic of Ethiopia. Current research projects include: Studies of pachycephalosaur cranial morphology, histology and behavior; Ontogeny and cranial variation in Triceratops; Stable isotope biogeochemistry of Cretaceous and Tertiary faunas; The effect of the burial environment on the stable isotope biogeochemistry of fossil bone and teeth; Eocene marine mammals from Israel and their biostratigraphic significance.
In less academic language, Goodwin has research interests in the behavior and life history of pachycephalosaurs, or dome-headed dinosaurs, and more recently with the very well known three-horned dinosaur, Triceratops. He studies how dinosaur bones change with growth and how fossil bone is preserved, i.e. what's the difference chemically and mineralogically between an unaltered modern and fossil bone? What is the effect, if any, of the burial environment on the mineral and chemical properties and how do you measure it? Field work in California, Montana, Alaska, Israel, and Ethiopia, has provided many new fossils to work on
http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0007626 -Abstract: Extended neoteny and late stage allometric growth increase morphological disparity between growth stages in at least some dinosaurs. Coupled with relatively low dinosaur density in the Upper Cretaceous of North America, ontogenetic transformational representatives are often difficult to distinguish. For example, many hadrosaurids previously reported to represent relatively small lambeosaurine species were demonstrated to be juveniles of the larger taxa. Marginocephalians (pachycephalosaurids + ceratopsids) undergo comparable and extreme cranial morphological change during ontogeny.
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Paleontologists from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Museum of the Rockies have wiped out two species of dome-headed dinosaur, one of them named three years ago -- with great fanfare -- after Hogwarts, the school attended by Harry Potter.
Their demise comes after a three-horned dinosaur, Torosaurus, was assigned to the dustbin of history last month at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meeting in the United Kingdom, the loss in recent years of quite a few duck-billed hadrosaurs and the probable disappearance of Nanotyrannus, a supposedly miniature Tyrannosaurus rex.
These dinosaurs were not separate species, as some paleontologists claim, but different growth stages of previously named dinosaurs, according to a new study. The confusion is traced to their bizarre head ornaments, ranging from shields and domes to horns and spikes, which changed dramatically with age and sexual maturity, making the heads of youngsters look very different from those of adults.
"Juveniles and adults of these dinosaurs look very, very different from adults, and literally may resemble a different species," said dinosaur expert Mark B. Goodwin, assistant director of UC Berkeley's Museum of Paleontology. "But some scientists are confusing morphological differences at different growth stages with characteristics that are taxonomically important. The result is an inflated number of dinosaurs in the late Cretaceous."
Goodwin and John "Jack" Horner of the Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University in Bozeman, are the authors of a new paper analyzing North American dome-headed dinosaurs that appeared this week in the public access online journal PLoS One.
Unlike the original dinosaur die-off at the end of the Cretaceous period 65 million years ago, this loss of species is the result of a sustained effort by paleontologists to collect a full range of dinosaur fossils -- not just the big ones. Their work has provided dinosaur specimens of various ages, allowing computed tomography (CT) scans and tissue study of the growth stages of dinosaurs.
In fact, Horner suggests that one-third of all named dinosaur species may never have existed, but are merely different stages in the growth of other known dinosaurs.
"What we are seeing in the Hell Creek Formation in Montana suggests that we may be overextended by a third," Horner said, a "wild guess" that may hold true for the various horned dinosaurs recently discovered in Asia from the Cretaceous. "A lot of the dinosaurs that have been named recently fall into that category."
The new paper, published online Oct. 27, contains a thorough analysis of three of the four named dome-headed dinosaurs from North America, including Pachycephalosaurus wyomingensis, the first "thick-headed" dinosaur discovered. After that dinosaur's description in 1943, many speculated that male pachycephalosaurs used their bowling ball-like domes to head-butt one another like big-horn sheep, though Goodwin and Horner disproved that notion in 2004 after a thorough study of the tissue structure of the dome.
Many paleontologists now realize that the elaborate head ornaments of dinosaurs, from the huge bony shield and three horns of Triceratops to the coxcomb-like head gear of some hadrosaurs, were not for combat, but served the same purpose as feathers in birds: to distinguish between species and indicate sexual maturity.
"Dinosaurs, like birds and many mammals, retain neoteny, that is, they retain their juvenile characteristics for a long period of growth," Horner said, "which is a strong indicator that they were very social animals, grouping in flocks or herds with long periods of parental care."
These head ornaments, which probably had horny coverings of keratin that may have been brightly-colored as they are in many birds, started growing when these dinosaurs reached about half their adult size, and were remodeled as these dinosaurs matured, continuing to change shape even into adulthood and old age, according to the researchers.
In the new paper, Horner and Goodwin compared the bone structures of Pachycephalosaurus with that of a domeheaded dinosaur, Stygimoloch spinifer, discovered in Montana by UC Berkeley paleontologists in 1973, and a dragon-like skull discovered in South Dakota and named in 2006 as a new species, Dracorex hogwartsia.
With the help of CT scans and microscopic analysis of slices through the bones of Pachycephalosaurus and Stygimoloch, the team concluded that Stygimoloch, with its high, narrow dome, growing tissue and unfused skull bones, was probably a pachycephalosaur subadult, in a stage just before sexual maturity.
Dracorex is one of a kind, and thus unavailable for dissection, but morphological analysis indicates it is a juvenile that hasn't yet formed a dome, although the top of its skull shows thickening suggestive of an emerging dome.
"Dracorex's flat skull, nodules on the front end and small spikes on back, and thickened but undomed frontoparietal bone all confirm that, ontogenetically, it is a juvenile Pachycephalosaurus," Goodwin said.
Comparison of these skulls to other fossils in the hands of private collectors confirm the conclusions, they said. In all, they looked at 21 dome-headed dinosaur skulls and cranial elements from North America.
The key to this analysis, Horner said, was years of field work in Montana by his team and Goodwin's in search of fossils of all sizes.
"We have gone out in the Hell Creek Formation for 11 years doing nothing but collecting absolutely everything we could find, which is the kind of collecting that is required," he said. "If you think about Triceratops, people had collected for 100 years and still hadn't found any juveniles. And we went out and spent 11 years collecting everything, and we found all kinds of them."
"Early paleontologists recognized the distinction between adults and juveniles, but people have lost track of looking at ontogeny -- how the individual develops -- when they discover a new fossil," Goodwin said. "Dinosaurs are not mammals, and they don't grow like mammals."
In fact, the so-called metaplastic bone on the heads of horned dinosaurs grows and dissolves, or resorbs, throughout life like no other bone, Horner said, and is reminiscent of the growth and loss of horns today in elk and deer. In earlier studies, Horner and Goodwin found dramatic remodeling of metaplastic bone in Triceratops, which led to their subsequent focus on dome-headed dinosaurs.
"Metaplastic bones get long and shorten, as in Triceratops, where the horn orientation is backwards in juveniles and forward in adults," Horner said. Even in older specimens, such as the fossil previously named Torosaurus, bone in the face shield resorbs to create holes along the margin. John Scannella, Horner's student at Montana State, presented a paper reclassifying Torosaurus as an old Triceratops at the Society for Vertebrate Paleontology meeting in Bristol, U.K., on Sept. 25.
"In order for that huge amount of bone to move, there has to be a lot of deposition and resorption," Horner said.
Horner and Goodwin continue to search for dinosaur fossils in the Hell Creek Formation, which is rich in Triceratops, dome-headed dinosaurs, hadrosaurs and tyrannosaurs. Analysis of growth stages in these taxa will have implications for other horned dinosaurs that are being uncovered in Asia and elsewhere.
"There are other horned dinosaurs I think may be over split," that is, split into too many new species rather than being lumped together as one species, Goodwin said.
The work was supported by grants from the UC Museum of Paleontology and the Museum of the Rockies.
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Episode 065 - The Sklar Brothers
Comedians and Sklarbro Country hosts Randy and Jason Sklar (earwolf.com/shows/sklarbro-country) were kind enough to invite Matt and Andy over to Jason's Laurel Canyon abode for this week's episode, delving into: Keeping eagles in your basement! Randy's CERN-working nuclear physicist brother-in-law! The Lebron James...
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Q: Which actions preserve non-complete intersections? Let $X$ be a smooth projective variety and $Z$ is a closed subscheme in $X$ which is not a complete intersection in $X$. Assume the dimension of $X$ (resp. $Z$) is greater than $3$ (resp. $1$). Then,
1) For a general hyperplane $H$ in $X$, is it possible that $H.Z$ is complete intersection in $X$?
2) Suppose $X$ is embedded in $\mathbb{P}^n$. Fix a point $p \in \mathbb{P}^n$. Consider a projection map $\mbox{pr}:\mathbb{P}^n \backslash \{p\} \to \mathbb{P}^{n-1}$ from $p$. Denote by $X'$ (resp. $Z'$) the image of $X \backslash \{p\}$ (resp. $Z \backslash \{p\}$) in $\mathbb{P}^{n-1}$ under the morphism $\mbox{pr}$. Is it possible $Z'$ a complete intersection in $X'$?

A: Yes for both questions. For (1) take $X = P^3$ and let $Z$ be a line with an embedded point. For (2) take $X = P^3$ and let $Z$ be a twisted rational cubic. Then $Z'$ is a nodal cubic curve on $X' = P^2$ which is a complete intersection.


10 years ago NJW were commissioned by Honeywell to provide the CAD office for the new Wembley Stadium project. Nothing could be fitted or implemented at the stadium unless it was shown on a CAD drawing managed by NJW.
As such, the NJW team was positioned in porta-cabins adjacent to the building site and provided thousands of CAD drawings with multiple updates.
We were lucky that our quotation was based on reduced rate 'time and motion' as many contractors opted for a fixed fee contract. The project overrun as no expense was spared to give the Nation a stadium to be proud of. This prestigious project lasted for over 3 years.
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Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody's Business
Hatim A. Omar, MD (Editor)
Division of Adolescent Medicine, KY Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Series: Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health
BISAC: PSY037000
This book is based upon experiences from the "Stop Youth Suicide Campaign" (SYS), a community-based youth suicide prevention program, led by the Division of Adolescent Medicine at the University of Kentucky Children's Hospital, Lexington. This program raises awareness and educates government agencies, teachers, parents, and students about the high risk behaviors that can lead to youth suicide. It provides education for medical care agencies to recognize and screen for adolescent depression and suicide, connects youth, parents, citizens, caregivers, and professionals with appropriate support services.
The "Stop Youth Suicide Campaign" is a holistic suicide awareness campaign. In other words, the program seeks to provide appropriate information and assist all stakeholders, e.g. individuals, communities and governments/policy makers to make informed decisions. In Kentucky, the campaign has been successful in changing some laws, introducing suicide education and training at schools, and provides interventional services as well as prevention strategies throughout Kentucky. A measure of success is a sustained drop in suicide rates over time, correlated to when the "Stop Youth Suicide Campaign" started. In this book, you will find an overview of youth suicide, and several chapters looking at suicide from different points of view to create a holistic approach to this public health issue.
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Section One: Introduction
Introduction to Suicide and the Young
(Joav Merrick, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Jerusalem, and others)
(Hatim A Omar, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Section Two: Overview and Special Aspects
Pediatric Suicide: Establishing a Basis for Probing its Mysteries and Complexities
(Donald E Greydanus, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America)
Suicide and Self-Worth
(Maria H Rahmandar, Frank M Biro, Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America)
Preventing Suicide in Schools through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
(Alissa Briggs, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Suicide Risk among College Students: Assessment and Treatment Considerations
(John A Yozwiak, Carolyn M Lentzsch-Parcells, and Tamika CB Zapolski, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Suicide in Young Athletes
(Dilip R Patel, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America)
Effects of Youth Suicide upon Siblings Left Behind: An Untold Story
(Marlene Belew Huff, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
The Internet and Suicide
(Amy L Burnett, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Eating Disorders and Suicide
(Shawn Sorrell, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Disability and Suicide
(Divya Nagraj and Hatim Omar, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Young Adults in the Military: Risk and Prevention of Suicide
(Jennifer Perry, and Alissa Briggs, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Suicide
(Jacob Ruiz and Stephanie J Stockburger, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Suicidality and the LGBT youth: Tragic Underpinnings of Societal Insouciance, Impuissant Aesculapian Response and Implacable Sacerdotal Dogma
Ethical Considerations of Adolescent Suicide
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and the Relationship to Suicide
(Stephanie Stockburger, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Self-Cutting and Suicide in Adolescents
(Donald E Greydanus, and Hatim A Omar, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America, and others)
Section Three: Prevention and Intervention
A Grassroots Program for Youth Suicide Prevention
(Stephanie J Stockburger, and Hatim A Omar, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Suicide Prevention Depoliticised
(Said Shahtahmasebi, The Good Life Research Centre Trust, Christchurch, New Zealand)
Effective Youth Suicide Prevention: Evidence from Kentucky
(Dessi Slavova and Hatim Omar, Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent programs, Kentucky Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Kentucky Children's Hospital, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America)
Section Four: Acknowledgements
About the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Kentucky Children's Hospital at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States
About the Book Series "Pediatrics, Child and Adolescent Health"
Section Five: Index
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On departure from the Regatta car parks after 4.00 pm, Rectangular and Circular label holders must follow the one-way system through Remenham. Exit via Leander Way is prohibited. You are also forbidden to turn right at the Remenham Lane junction with the A4130. If you wish to return to Henley Bridge, the recommended route is via Cockpole Green and the Wargrave Road (A321) – follow the signs. If you need to reach more distant areas in Oxfordshire you are advised to follow the A4130 to the Marlow Bypass (A404) and use alternative routes to your destination.
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In order to keep the one-way system free of parked vehicles obstructing the traffic and hindering access to the Emergency Services, Remenham Lane and Remenham Church Lane will become temporary clearways during the Regatta. Appropriate signs will be displayed at the entry points.
There is no longer a legal requirement to set out 'no waiting' cones along the entire length of these lanes.
Drivers will not be permitted to stop or park on any of the lanes.
This will be enforced by Thames Valley Police.
Details for 2020 will be published in due course.
Please visit the Reading Buses website for more details.
Trains run frequently to Henley from London (Paddington) and a special timetable operated by Great Western Railway for the duration of the Regatta.
For further information on times and fares, please visit the Great Western Railway website.
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Editorial: Keep civil service out of hiring of technology job
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City Council would be driving Lima down a road filled with potholes if it requires the Civil Service Board to be part of the hiring of a chief technology officer.
The position sought by Lima Mayor David Berger would be an additional "cabinet level" job with the person overseeing a newly formed technology department.
Councilors Rebecca Kreher and Sam McLean are leading the charge for a civil service requirement, arguing that it provides the job protection needed to keep a highly-skilled person.
Such a demand, however, doesn't best serve the residents of Lima.
The hiring of a chief technology officer — or any position for that matter — should be about job performance, not job protection. That's why the other alternative for filling this position — a mayoral appointment — is a better option. It gives the mayor unrestrained oversight of the job, thus better serving the public by ensuring more accountability for the person's performance.
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Council members shouldn't be looking at this hire with the misguided notion that a lifetime employee is needed. If it works out that way, great, but what taxpayers don't need is an under-achiever hiding under civil service protection.
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McLean and fellow councilors Jon Neeper and Derry Glenn have raised concerns about the cost of a new department, with McLean noting the initiative "has a lot of bright points, but it has a lot of expensive points."
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The need for the position is arguably there.
Over the years the city has amassed 55 separate software and computer systems that don't always talk with each other. Another example is the length of time it has taken the police department to find the most useful body cameras. The process likely would have happened sooner if more help and expertise were available.
The new chief technology officer would be charged with defining technology strategies and ensuring processes meet expectations for federal, state and community privacy and security. He or she would lead technology teams in day-to-day operations and set performance goals. The person also would evaluate and review new products or proposed solutions and monitor hardware, software, databases and licenses.
We give City Council credit for taking its time to study the workings and benefits of establishing a technology department. Many questions have been asked and answered. Now it's time to move forward.
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Is Autism In Dsm 5
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Question: What About Those Who Have A Diagnosis Now
What Is Autism: DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria For Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD
ANSWER: Anyone diagnosed with any of the four disorders from the DSM-IV should still meet the criteria for ASD in the DSM-5, or be found to have another, more accurate, DSM-5 diagnosis. According to the DSM-5: "Individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Aspergers disorder, or pervasive development disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Individuals who have marked deficits in social communication but whose symptoms do not otherwise meet criteria for autism spectrum disorder should be evaluated for social communication disorder ." .
Individuals with a long-standing diagnosis, therefore, may continue to carry the new ASD diagnosis. As noted above, the DSM-5 also includes a new communication disorder called Social Communication Disorder, or SCD. Even though the definitions of ASD and SCD share similar social communication deficits, the difference is that the criteria for ASD includes restricted and repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities.
Specify Current Severity: Severity Is Based On Social Communication Impairments And Restricted Repetitive Patterns Of Behavior
B. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities, as manifested by at least two of the following, currently or by history :
Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech .
Insistence on sameness, inflexible adherence to routines, or ritualized patterns or verbal nonverbal behavior .
Highly restricted, fixated interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus .
Hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input or unusual interests in sensory aspects of the environment .
C. Symptoms must be present in the early developmental period .
D. Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of current functioning.
E. These disturbances are not better explained by intellectual disability or global developmental delay. Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder frequently co-occur to make comorbid diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, social communication should be below that expected for general developmental level.
NOTE: Individuals with a well-established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorder, Aspergers disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified should be given the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Individuals who have marked deficits in social communication, but whose symptoms do not otherwise meet criteria for autism spectrum disorder, should be evaluated for social communication disorder.
Functional Consequences Of Autism Spectrum Disorder
In young children with autism spectrum disorder, lack of social and communication abilities may hamper learning, especially learning through social interaction or in settings with peers. In the home, insistence on routines and aversion to change, as well as sensory sensitivities, may interfere with eating and sleeping and make routine care extremely difficult. Adaptive skills are typically below measured IQ. Extreme difficulties in planning, organization, and coping with change negatively impact academic achievement, even for students with above-average intelligence. During adulthood, these individuals may have difficulties establishing independence because of continued rigidity and difficulty with novelty. Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder, even without intellectual disability, have poor adult psychosocial functioning as indexed by measures such as independent living and gainful employment. Functional consequences in old age are unknown, but social isolation and communication problems are likely to have consequences for health in older adulthood. DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA 10
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Diagnosis Of Autism From Kanner To Dsm
The condition known as autistic disorder, childhood autism, or infantile autism was first described by Kanner in his report of 11 children with what appeared to him to be a novel condition characterized by two essential features of autism a lack of interest in the social world, and a group of behaviors he referred to as resistance to change or insistence on sameness . Kanners thoughtful clinical description noted many of the features still commonly included in diagnostic criteria for the disorder, and his emphasis on the centrality of social difficulties remains a hallmark of the condition. Early research was confused by some false leads and a lack of clarity about the validity of autism . By the 1970s longitudinal and other studies strongly suggested the validity of the condition, its frequent association with intellectual disability, and its strong brain and genetic basis .
In DSM-III autism was included in a class of conditions called pervasive developmental disorder this term had the advantage of no previous history. The DSM-III definition was very focused on infantile autism and developmental change was only cursorily addressed, although other categories for late-onset autism were also included .
Question: What Is The Purpose Of This Fact Sheet
ANSWER: It is important to remember that making a diagnosis of ASD is a complicated matter. At this time, no medical test exists for the diagnosis of ASD. Instead, making a differential diagnosis requires a clinician to gather records and information about a persons past history, conduct observations, interview caregivers, and conduct assessments designed to aid in the identification of ASD. Such assessments are to be completed by trained medical personnel such as developmental pediatricians and psychologists.
The purpose of this fact sheet is to act as a source of information regarding the definition of ASD according to the most recent version of the DSM. It is not intended to be used in any way to identify or diagnose ASD.
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Social And Communication Skills
Impairments in social skills present many challenges for autistic individuals. Deficits in social skills may lead to problems with friendships, romantic relationships, daily living, and vocational success. One study that examined the outcomes of autistic adults found that, compared to the general population, those with ASD were less likely to be married, but it is unclear whether this outcome was due to deficits in social skills or intellectual impairment, or some other reason.
Prior to 2013, deficits in social function and communication were considered two separate symptoms of autism. The current criteria for autism diagnosis require individuals to have deficits in three social skills: social-emotional reciprocity, nonverbal communication, and developing and sustaining relationships.
Some of the symptoms related to social reciprocity include:
Lack of mutual sharing of interests: many autistic children prefer not to play or interact with others.
Lack of awareness or understanding of other people's thoughts or feelings: a child may get too close to peers without noticing that this makes them uncomfortable.
Atypical behaviors for attention: a child may push a peer to gain attention before starting a conversation.
Symptoms related to relationships includes the following:
Defects in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships.
Difficulties adjusting behavior to fit social contexts.
Autistic people may experience difficulties with verbal communication:
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Dsm 5 Criteria
According to the Centers for Disease Control , the 2014 statistics for the prevalence of autism ran at 1 in 59 children, based on the Autism DSM 5 criteria. While the number varies somewhat depending on the source, most sources seem to agree that the overall rate of diagnosis is increasing, at a seemingly startling rate .
Experts disagree about why the number of children diagnosed with autism continues to increase. Due to changing diagnostic criteria to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition , its now impossible to know for sure.
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Restricted Repetitive Patterns Of Behavior
This kind of behavior should be present and for a diagnosis at least two of these should be apparent:
Repetitive motor movements, this often manifests in a particular way in which the child lines up toys instead of playing with them, or repetitive speech patterns like echolalia or repeating phrases from movies at inappropriate times
Inflexibility when it comes to routines and patterns of behavior and an insistence on samenessthe child may display extremely rigid behavior, insisting on eating the same meal daily or watching only one show repeatedly
An atypically intense interest which is fixated and highly restricted, for example a fixation with regards to a specific object or a field of interest like math or trains
The DSM-5 added hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory stimuli . The child may overreact to neutral stimuli like tags in clothing, or seek sensory input with behaviors like smelling and touching things excessively
Even if these symptoms are present, further requirements are still needed for an autism diagnosis. For example, the symptoms should be present from early onit is however possible that full manifestation only occurs later due to circumstances. These symptoms should cause significant problems in important areas of the childs life and should not be better explained by intellectual disability or global development delay.
What Are The Autism Severity Levels
WHAT IS AUTISM? | DSM-5 ASD Diagnostic Criteria
One of the most confusing elements of a diagnosis is the severity levels. Instead of using high and low functioning, which are ambiguous, we use the severity levels. Severity levels create a common language. This is important so theres a standard and we all know that were talking about the same thing.
There are 3 levels: Level 1 is equivalent to requiring support. Level 2 implies requiring substantial support. Level 3 denotes requiring very substantial support. A person can have different severity levels for each of the elements of autism. For example, a person can be Level 1 in social communication but level 2 in restrictive, repetitive behaviours.
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How Does This Affect Those With Asd
The big questions in all of our minds were So, how does this affect services for people with ASD? Will people be underdiagnosed? Will services be lost? Will it be more functional and aid diagnosis, or will it have a detrimental effect?
The data seem to be coming in gradually on this. So far, verbal reports Ive been pestering clinicians whenever I run into them! and early data are promising. A study reported by Tamara Dawkins, Allison T. Meyer, and Mary E. Van Bourgondien with Division TEACCH at the University of North Carolina suggested that the majority of people with Pervasive Developmental Disorder are not likely to be affected by the changes in DSM-5.
Perhaps as importantly, I have yet to hear any horror stories about people losing services. More information must be gathered before we all relax though. In particular, it will be interesting to learn what is happening to people who in the past would have received an Aspergers Syndrome diagnosis. Will they continue to find services? It was a wise move to grandfather in those people who carried that diagnosis under the DSM-IV, but what is happening to other people now with the same characteristics? We need to keep a close watch. Im optimistic, but cautious.
Aleck Myers, Ph.D., LP, HSP, can be reached at .
Level : Requires Support
Level 1 ASD is the mildest, or the most "high-functioning," form of autism. Children with level 1 ASD have a hard time communicating appropriately with others. For example, they may not say the right thing at the right time or be able to read social cues and body language.
A person with ASD level 1 usually is able to speak in full sentences and communicate, but has trouble engaging in back-and-forth conversation with others. They may try to make friends, but not be very successful.
They may also have trouble moving from one activity to another or trying new things. Additionally, they may have problems with organization and planning, which may prevent them from being as independent as other people their age.
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Dsm 5 Autism Spectrum Disorder
In on of the previous articles, we looked at the detailed autism symptoms checklist that can help in an accurate diagnosis of Autism. To provide a common framework that can be applied to test the presence of Autism, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 has been adopted by psychologists across most major nations. The DSM 5 also eludes to diet recommendations and medication for autism and similar neuro-behavioral disorders.
A comparison of DSM 4 Vs DSM 5
Over the years there have been changes to the DSM 5 manual. Recent concerns being that there have been changes to the categories for Autism. This has given rise to the concern that some of the psychological and screening tools that have traditionally been used to determine a diagnosis of Autism are now either too simplistic or archaic.
The changes in the fifth edition of the manual now mean that Aspergers, Pervasive Development Disorders, and Autism are now diagnosed as Autistic Spectrum Disorder Level I, II or III.
This now means that Retts Syndrome and Childhood Disintegrative Disorders are included in the Spectrum but are diagnosed by their severity of need within Social Communication and Ritualistic behaviors.
Table 1: A Snapshot of Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Levels
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Question: What Are The Dsm
ANSWER: Under the newest changes, the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder require the person to demonstrate characteristics in two categories.
Impairment in social communication and interaction. In the DSM-IV, communication and social were seen as two separate areas. In the DSM-5, because communication and social skills operate together, they are now combined. Characteristics may include the following:
Deficits in reciprocity
Presence of restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior. Characteristics may include the following:
Preoccupation with objects or topics of interest
Inflexibility
Repetitive movements or speech
Hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory stimulation
For a person to meet criteria, characteristics must be present during a childs early development. However, the characteristics may not become evident until the child is older and is placed in social situations that exceed his or her social abilities.
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What Is Autism Dsm 5
Autism Spectrum Disorder. One of the most important changes in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is to autism spectrum disorder. . The revised diagnosis represents a new, more accurate, and medically and scientifically useful way of diagnosing individuals with autism-related.
Diagnostic Criteria For Autism Spectrum Disorder In The Dsm
DSM stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association. The manual includes classifications of psychiatric disorders for use by medical and mental health professionals. Clinicians may refer to versions of the DSM to look for diagnostic codes of different disorders and examine criteria for diagnosis. About 25% of the disorders are specific to children and are in the section of Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence. Autism and related disorders have been specifically included in different versions of the DSM since 1980.
The latest edition of the DSM, DSM-5, made significant changes to the diagnostic criteria for autism and related disorders. In DSM-IV, five separate diagnoses were classified under the heading Pervasive Development Disorders: Autistic disorder, Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified , Rett Syndrome, and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. The Pervasive Development Disorder category no longer appears in DSM-5, and Autistic disorder, Asperger Syndrome, and PDD-NOS have now been combined into one label: Autism Spectrum Disorder .
Difficulties in social emotional reciprocity, including trouble with social approach, back and forth conversation, sharing interests with others, and expressing/understanding emotions.
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Diagnosis Of Other Co
Sometimes autism comes with other conditions. These are called co-occurring conditions.
If children have signs or characteristics that meet the criteria for other conditions, theyll be diagnosed as having two or more conditions for example, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or intellectual disability.
Common Conditions Among People With Autism
Revised DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder
While many people with autism are misdiagnosed with other types of mental illness, many are also appropriately diagnosed with both autism and mental illness. In fact, mental illness is more common among people with autism than it is among the general population.
The most common co-occurring mental illnesses for people with autism include depression and anxiety.
It's not completely clear why this may be the case. One theory suggests that there is a genetic link between autism and mental illness. Another theory points to the extreme challenges of living in the modern world with autism. The fact is that for many people with autism, it is anxiety-provoking and depressing to attempt to overcome social, sensory, and/or intellectual challenges that are simply part of who they are.
In addition to mental illness, many children and adults with autism receive additional developmental diagnoses. While it can be argued in many cases that the symptoms are associated with autism, it is sometimes helpful to know that a child is both autistic and, for example, diagnosable with ADHD, learning disabilities, hyperlexia, Savant Syndrome, or another disorder.
A secondary diagnosis, while it may or may not be completely appropriate, can sometimes provide direction for therapy, academic support, and services. Hopefully, in doing so, this could correct any potential misdiagnoses moving forward.
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Why Was The New Edition Needed
The American Psychiatric Association periodically updates the DSM to reflect new understanding of mental health conditions and the best ways to identify them.
The goals for updating the criteria for diagnosing autism included:
More accurate diagnosis
Identification of symptoms that may warrant treatment or support services
Assessment of severity level
Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Criteria 29900
A. Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, as manifested by all of the following, currently or by history :
1. Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, ranging, for example, from abnormal social approach and failure of normal back-and-forth conversation to reduced sharing of interests, emotions, or affect to failure to initiate or respond to social interactions.
2. Deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction, ranging, for example, from poorly integrated verbal and nonverbal communication to abnormalities in eye contact and body language or deficits in understanding and use of gestures to a total lack of facial expressions and nonverbal communication.
3. Deficits in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships, ranging, for example, from difficulties adjusting behavior to suit various social contexts to difficulties in sharing imaginative play or in making friends to absence of interest in peers.
Specify current severity: Severity is based on social communication impairments and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior .
1. Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech .
2. Insistence on sameness, inflexible adherence to routines, or ritualized patterns of verbal or nonverbal behavior .
Specify if:
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Mike & I got married at the end of August in a lovely little Windmill with a very small set of close family, then back to Dads for photos & cake.
We decided not to go with a wedding photographer/videographer so here are the results of the day taken by ourselves & family. During the wedding I had a gopro in my bouquet, one on the side on a little mini tripod & Mikes dad filmed most of the ceromony too (thank goodness because the audio from my gopro (in its case) was terrible. Unfortunately the HD version was a little over my Vimeo upload allowance so you'll have to make do with standard def, which is more squished than I'd have liked, sorry about that.
You can watch it on vimeo here.
Photos from our honeymoon coming up next!
Mike and I had fun over at Hadleigh Castle this weekend test flying the DJI Phantom Quadcopter. Here is a little video I put together of footage from the air, a few shots Mike took while I was flying and a few Aerial shots from the GoPro Hero 3 I attached to the 'copter (It was on 1080p 30fps + stills every 0.5 sec for anyone interested in that sort of detail but it's been downgraded to 720p for vimeo).
You can watch in larger on vimeo here.
Watch this video in High Definition on Vimeo here.
So here is my first underwater video (well the first one I got around to processing). I did take some footage of the whalesharks in mexico but I'm get to go through that. This is from Bali and its just Jacks…. schooling Jackfish at Coral Garden. I hope you like it….
I've called it just Jacks because I took some footage of other reef life and next up is to see if I can make a video from that too. Thanks for watching.