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Disorders of the pupil

2011
Pupil size is determined by the interaction of the parasympathetic and the sympathetic nervous system. The parasympathetic system conducts the light reaction with its major center in the dorsal midbrain. The sympathetic nervous system acts either directly on the dilator muscle (peripherally) or centrally by inhibiting the Edinger-Westphal nucleus ...
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[Pupil disorders].

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde, 2019
The evaluation of pupillary function is a keystone in the neuro-ophthalmic assessment of patients. The diagnosis of an afferent or efferent pupillary disorder is crucial in the acquisition of a broad range of diseases of the brain or the peripheral nervous system.
Thomas, Wermund, Helmut, Wilhelm, Carina, Kelbsch   +2 more
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Disorders of the Pupil

CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE This article reviews the underlying disorders causing pathologic anisocoria or abnormal pupils to help clinicians efficiently pursue appropriate investigations. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS The pupils reflect the activity of several central nuclei, peripheral ...
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Supporting pupils with obsessive compulsive disorder

British Journal of School Nursing, 2015
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can have a serious impact on children and young people and affect everyday life and social relationships. Stephanie Thornton looks at the importance of taking this condition seriously.
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Disorders of the Eyelids and Pupils

2016
Ptosis is most commonly caused by a lesion of the oculomotor nerve, oculosympathetic nerves, or neuromuscular junction. Soft tissue disorders in older adults are important causes of ptosis. Blepharospasm produces tight closure of the eyelids, and can be differentiated from eyelid-opening apraxia by finding sustained contraction of the orbicularis oculi.
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Adaptations for rural behavior disordered pupils in the mainstream

Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1988
Modifying the instructional program of mainstreamed pupils not only meets individual needs but also results in a successful school experience. This article summarizes instructional adaptations which help not only behavior disordered mainstreamed students but all students to be successful.
Judy W. Wood, George A. Giacobbe, Jennifer W. Miederhoff   +2 more
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The individualization of discipline for behavior disordered pupils

Psychology in the Schools, 1976
The purpose of this paper is to present a case for the need to individualize discipline as well as instruction. The selected review of the literature indicates that published information on classroom management currently does not provide such an individualized approach.
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Helping pupils understand autism spectrum disorder

British Journal of School Nursing, 2019
School can present a number of challenges for children and young people with autism, in particular the high risk of bullying. Stephanie Thornton explains why it is important to ensure that all children and young people develop an understanding of autism spectrum disorder.
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Improving attainment for pupils with an autism spectrum disorder

British Journal of School Nursing, 2011
The heterogeneity of abilities in children with an autism spectrum disorder often presents a challenge to educationalists. Tony Charman provides an insight into research that will contribute to a better understanding of these differences and may therefore help adapt teaching to make it more accessible.
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Educational Management for Pupils with Absenteeism Behaviour Disorders

IAA Journal of Social Sciences
Problems affecting students’ academic performance in Nigeria include absenteeism which is one of the behavior pupils exhibited that deviate from the social norms of the school. It caused serious problems to the smooth running of the school system, for the progress of the pupils and also the overall education program.
Zulaihat Lawal Bagiwa, Yusuf Hussaini
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