Fact vs Fiction: Defining Autism

By: Koeun Choi

So let’s talk Autism. Most recent Center for Disease Control
stats tell us that 1 out of every 88 children has been diagnosed with autism,
with boys being 5 times more likely to be afflicted than girls. It reaches across all
race…

Too Much Information…

By: Meghana Reddy

I heard shrieks and found seven-year-old Jack screaming and
thrashing on the floor. His mother was sitting next to him, “tactically ignoring” his autistic behavior, trying to
discourage him from continuing his yelling and hoping that he would…

Finding the Clues

By: Priyal Sakhuja

Symptoms and signs could be seen as clues used to determine the likely diagnosis for a present illness. Once one learns and becomes familiar with the clues, the mysteries behind the illnesses become a little easier to unravel. Such clues are present…

Variations

By: Sabiha Toni

The bell rings,
signaling the end of a long, drawling computer science class.

“Wait! I just
have one more question!”

Pills for Thought

By: Olivia Cheng

You hear that we
are becoming a more accepting nation, that there is greater equality being
built around the foundations of (wo)mankind and that more and more bridges are
being constructed each day. Whether it’s the issue of nature or nurture, there
are…

A Trip to the Store

By: Meghana Reddy

According to the Center for
Disease Control, the current rate of autism in the US is 1 in 88 children. This
number is only set to increase, as diagnoses become more frequent and awareness
is raised about the disorder.

Got Treatment?

By Koeun Choi

For many, epilepsy can be a very manageable disease. Treatments for epilepsy can range from surgery, specialized diets, medical devices, and/or a cocktail of drugs. The right course of treatment is directed by the doctor and requires a multitude of tests and…

A Dark Cloud Over the Stars & Stripes

By: Janki Shah

In a rich
bustling and successful country like the United States, you would not expect
that it tops on the list of countries with the one of the largest percent of
their population with mental illness. [1] With the US…

The Myth Busters: The Epilepsy Enigma

By Krupali Chokshi

There
are various myths surrounding Epilepsy that make it a “fearful” and puzzling condition.
It is these false ideas that lead to the misunderstandings associated with the
condition. For example, in the 19th century…

The Epilepsy Inequality

By: Krupali Chokshi

In the “Land of the Free” the concept of equality represents the foundation of our beliefs and what we stand for. We boast that “All Men are Created Equal” and
claim to stand against unjust discrimination. We consider ourselves to be an…

“What, Ho! Apothecary!”

By: Sabiha Toni

Moving Forward

By: Erin Thomas

Just tell me what I
have to do to help my child and I will do it. –the heart- cry of every…

An International Challenge: Epilepsy in India

By: Japbani Nanda

Statistics are not enough to describe the impact that an illness has on a nation. India, with a population of about 1.3 billion individuals, is the largest democracy in the world. With each day, it is…

Dispelling the Myth

By: Erin Thomas

The question on everyone’s minds…

Another Look for a Missing Tail

By: Olivia Cheng

Cartoons were a huge staple when I was younger, and a classic favorite
of mine was the ever so wonderful The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
Who could resist the innocence of Pooh Bear, the loyalty of Piglet, and the
undying ball of…