This time last year, I had met with Prof Carissa Cascio during my Vanderbilt campus visit, and she had shown her copy of the Kendal textbook that awaited me in the program. Well certainly got to experience this textbook first hand this semester.
Principles of Neural Science
OCD
My mind is spinning round and round
Compelled to do what can't be found
Repetitive acts, a daily grind
OCD consumes, hard to unwind.
Powerful urge, the need is great
To ease the mind, to alleviate
Thoughts plague, won't go away
OCD controls, no matter what I say
Constant struggle, day by day
To keep those obsessive compulsive behaviors at bay
Can’t give in
….Must break the spin
Compelled to do what can't be found
Repetitive acts, a daily grind
OCD consumes, hard to unwind.
Powerful urge, the need is great
To ease the mind, to alleviate
Thoughts plague, won't go away
OCD controls, no matter what I say
Constant struggle, day by day
To keep those obsessive compulsive behaviors at bay
Can’t give in
….Must break the spin
Embracing HOPE
as a new day begins.
BAPQ - Broad Autism Phenotype Questionnaire
Lexicon [Measures] - BAPQ
The BAPQ (Broad Autism Phenotype Questionnaire) is a self-report measure designed to assess traits associated with the broader autism phenotype (BAP) in individuals (ages 16 and up) who do not have a clinical autism dx. Its primary goal is to identify and quantify autistic-like characteristics in relatives of autistics and in the general population.
The BAPQ consists of 36 items that assess three subdomains related to the BAP: aloof personality, rigidity, and pragmatic language deficits. Each item is rated on a Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 6 (strongly agree), indicating the extent to which the statement applies to the individual.
Scoring of the BAPQ involves summing the ratings for each item or subdomain to obtain a total score or subscale scores, respectively. Higher scores indicate a greater presence of BAP characteristics. The BAPQ is typically completed by individuals themselves, reflecting their own perceptions of their behaviors and traits.
Limitations
- Self-report bias: The BAPQ relies on individuals' self-perceptions and may be subject to response biases or limited insight into their own behaviors. This can potentially affect the accuracy and reliability of the reported BAP traits.
- Lack of clinical diagnosis: The BAPQ does not provide a clinical diagnosis of autism or determine eligibility for ASD-related services. It primarily aims to identify and quantify autistic-like characteristics, but it cannot replace a comprehensive diagnostic assessment conducted by qualified professionals.
The BAPQ was developed by Dr. Jillian P. Leydon, Dr. Catherine R. Lord, and Dr. Susan F. Folstein in 2006.
POM 101
I completed the Protection of Minors Training this morning.
Why is this important - while a majority of students are not-minors, universities do cross path with thousands of children each year with all the programs they run., ~50K kids/year at Vandy, per the training.
Apparently 1:10 kids get abused (median age 9) but only 38% disclose and 90% perpetrators are known to the child. Types of abuse include physical, sexual, neglect and emotional.
When it comes to abuse, most just focus on the physical or sexual parts. I want to address childhood "abuse" in the context of disabled kids who are also subject to endless rounds of emotional abuse and neglect all through childhood. It's terribly unreported, not even acknowledged, and we carry lifelong emotional scars well into adulthood.
Here is a small example: Throughout my special education years in elementary I was moved around multiple classrooms, sometimes are many as 4 in the course of one school year. How is that not emotional abuse by teachers who openly did not want me in their classrooms and resentful of my presence. How does that make a small child feel. How it is that the very people we are supposed to trust to nurture and support us (the 98% of folks we are surrounded by), end up as the perpetuators of lifelong emotional trauma for us.
Empathy is the glue that holds us together in times of difficulty
Contemplation, one line a day.Towards a more humane society, an empathic society.
Stepping Stones to Bliss
Do not despair when adversities confront you or exult when success blesses you.
Any adversity is a stepping-stone to eternal bliss.
- Sri Satya Sai Baba
Any adversity is a stepping-stone to eternal bliss.
- Sri Satya Sai Baba
Empathy is not just a feeling, its an action that can change lives
Contemplation, one line a day.Towards a more humane society, an empathic society.
A Highly Sensitive Person
A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
"Sensitivity is a heightened 'ability to .... to one’s environment'"
"I often complain about sounds, smells, or tastes that don’t seem to bother those around me..
Does that sound like Deja vu for the sensory overstimulated autistic?
Bayes Squad
The Bayes Squad
A Probability Party with Formula Fellows
Bayes Theorem BT: Alright folks, let's get this Bayesian statistics party started! I'm Bayes Theorem, and I'm the king of the castle around here.
Prior Probability PA(A): Whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down there, Bayes. You may be the main formula, but I'm the one who sets the foundation. I'm Prior Probability, and I establish the probability of events before any data is collected.
Likelihood P(A): And I'm Likelihood, the star of the show. I calculate the probability of evidence given the hypothesis.
Social Motivation Theory
While no single theory fully explains all aspects of autism, each attempts to provide insights into different cognitive and behavioral characteristics.
- This theory suggests that social interaction is less rewarding for individuals with autism, leading to reduced motivation to engage in social behavior. This reduced social motivation is thought to contribute to the social and communication difficulties observed in autism.
- Implications: Limited social engagement, challenges in forming and maintaining relationships, and reduced interest in social activities.
Read more on [Social Motivation Theory]
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