Articles written by Jeffrey Donaldson
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Joy Throughout the Bible
In the Bible, the word "joy" is used to mean anything from physical expressions to the deep complexity of joy in suffering. This article discusses this Biblical concept.
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Physical and Cultural Uses of the Tongue
The tongue is a strange organ, which helps people to talk but is rarely talked about. This article discusses some biological and cultural functions of the tongue.
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Who is God to Beowulf?
One can infer a variety of faith perspectives from reading this classic poem, perhaps due to the heterogeneity of the poem's development through oral tradition.
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Israel Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Hasidic Judaism
Israel Baal Shem Tov was an 18th century Jewish Rabbi who lived in what is now Ukraine. His ministry formed the basis of what became Hasidic Judaism.
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Vygotsky's Theory of Child Development
Vygotsky was an influential educational theorist. This article discusses his contribution to the understanding of child development.
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Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
Jean Piaget's work continues to guide contemporary understanding of child development, particularly in the domain of education. This article reviews his theory.
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A Curious Incident, a Portrayal of Autism?
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" has been one of the most popular novels in recent years to address the subject of autism; how did it address autism?
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Using Children's Books to Teach About Hair
Children learn when they can see connections between concepts and ideas. This article draws a common thread between several books to teach about hair with all subjects.
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Task Analysis of Handwashing
Handwashing is important for maintenance of personal health and well being. This article provides two lesson plans to teach this skill.
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Teaching Handwashing in Special Education
Students with special needs often have difficulty washing their hands effectively and independently. This article offers a lesson plan to teach the skill.
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ABLLS-R and Assessing Students with Autism
The ABLLS is a useful test which allows children with problems with learning and language to demonstrate what abilities they have and what they need to develop.
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Einstein-Rosen Bridge
Science fiction speaks frequently about wormholes and time travel. Einstein's theories allowed for some versions of time and space travel, under certain conditions.
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Twitter and Facebook for Fundraising
Organizations and individuals are using innovative ways to raise money for non-profits, particularly through such sites as Twitter and Facebook.
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ADOS, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
To diagnose an individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) has become an important test for clinicians.
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Demon in the Brain
Headache is the most common neurological disorder, yet for some sufferers, they become severe, take away from enjoyment of life, and may lead to disability.
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Twitter Spymaster - Games and Gameplay on Twitter
Facebook has enjoyed success with several of its popular games, including Facebook Mafia War. Now, Twitter enters the competition with Eston Bond's game Spymaster.
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Epilepsy in the Developing World
Epilepsy affects 50 million people worldwide, of which 85% live in developing countries. Seventy percent of these people would have normal lives with treatment.
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Defining Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder which causes seizures. This disorder may affect 23-190 people out of every 100,000 in a population, or about 0.1 percent.
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Dementia from a Global Perspective
Dementia is a neurological disease which annually affects more than 24 million people globally. This article explores the challenges of treatment in developing countries.
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Dementia
In 2005, the World Health Organization found that 24.3 million people worldwide suffered from Dementia, with 4.6 million new cases a year.
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Ron Paul's 2009 Agenda
US Representative Ron Paul energized leauges of voters in 2007 and 2008 with his grass roots campaign for smaller government and personal freedom. What is he doing now?
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Objectivism in Atlas Shrugged
Objectivism is the philosophy of rational self interest, outlined in Rand's work Atlas Shrugged. What are the core tenets of objectivism?
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The Later Years of Ayn Rand
After Ayn Rand published Atlas Shrugged, her career changed dramatically. This article discusses the period after Atlas Shrugged until her death in 1982.
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The Life of Ayn Rand
Ayn Rand was an important American writer; in one Library of Congress poll, Atlas Shrugged was second only to the Bible in its influence on readers.
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Health Insurance for Unemployed Workers
Health insurance, a necessity, has become more likely for the millions of Americans who are now unemployed. The stimulus package covers more than half Cobra's premium.
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Warren Buffett's Worst Year Ever
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reported its worst year in earnings to date. In which sectors has he suffered losses? How does this affect his investment strategy?
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Pandora Radio
Since 2005, Pandora has provided free radio, matching music by qualities for the listener to create radio stations tailored to their individual tastes.
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Bill Gates' January 2009 Letter to the World
This article discusses Bill Gates' letter to the world, including his opinion on the role of non-governmental organizations and the benefits of technology.
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Fixing the Problems of the Bailout
The $700 billion bailout has been criticized universally for failing to solve the credit crisis in America. How will the Obama Administration address this problem?
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New U.S. Jobs in Obama's Proposed Stimulus 2009
On January 11, 2009, Barack Obama's transition team released a report detailing the jobs created by the proposed economic stimulus plan. Which workers would benefit?
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Obama's Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan
Barack Obama has named Arne Duncan as his Secretary of Education. What are Duncan's goals? What criticism has he received?
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The State of Greenpeace
Greenpeace has used civil disobedience in order to defend the environment for nearly forty years. What has Greenpeace accomplished recently?
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Concussions in Youth Sports
With 3.8 million sports related concussions sustained each year in the US, how can parents, athletes, and coaches work together to reduce concussions in youth sports?
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Should President Obama Save General Motors?
Barack Obama has asked President Bush to support aid to General Motors; Bush may withhold his endorsement until a controversial trade deal is passed. What is at stake?
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Economic Stimulus 2009
Everyone could use a little more money, especially in the current economic climate. But how effective is a check for every American worker toward stimulating the economy?
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A Pesticide Causing Developmental Disabilities
Are there environmental pollutants which can cause developmental disabilities, where the delays present around age three, as is the case for Autism?
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Autism in India
Many issues make effective Autism treatment in India difficult, including social attitudes, political will, and environmental conditions.
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Palin's Plan for Special Needs Students
Governor Sarah Palin has offered an ambitious new proposal for funding education for Special Needs students. This article examines the basis and costs of this new plan.
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The Politics of Autism
Both Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama represent themselves as advocates of Autism. But what do they really intend to do? What are their records?
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AstroTurf Linked to Autism
The origin of Developmental Disabilities such as Autism is unclear; however, one possible factor is air pollution arising from sources such as AstroTurf and fuel exhaust.
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