Essays about: "mental disabilities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 essays containing the words mental disabilities.

  1. 1. Magic Tree - Development of a technology mediating multi-sensory musical instrument

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

    Author : Herta Storlind; [2024]
    Keywords : multi-sensory; musical instrument; capacitive sensing; Arduino; multifunctional disabilities; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis is part of the MISK-project, Musik, Interaktiv design, Sinnesstimulering och Kvalitet (Music, Interactive design, Sensory stimulation and Quality). The MISK-project is a collaborative project between Certec at LTH, Furuboda Folkhögskola and Eldorado Resurscenter, developing musical instruments for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. READ MORE

  3. 2. BODY NORMATIVITY AND THE HYPER(IN)VISIBILITY OF ABJECT BODIES Living with Oppression in the Body Liberation Movement

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Kristin Binder; [2023-04-06]
    Keywords : Hyper in visibility; body normativity; oppression; intersectionality; transgender; disability; fatness; body liberation movement; resistance;

    Abstract : In feminist studies that attempt to theorize embodiment, fat bodies have largely been ignored and excluded from research even though scientific knowledge on weight-based stigma and discrimination shows the importance of studying fatphobia as a system of oppression. Hence, this thesis provides an analysis on the lived experience of fat bodies in relation to body normativity and visibility politics. READ MORE

  4. 3. Tillgänglighet till urbana miljöer för personer med synnedsättning : en platsanalys av Storängstorget i Norra Djurgårdsstaden i Stockholm

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Rasmus Willart; [2023]
    Keywords : Tillgänglighet; användbarhet; framkomlighet; allmänna platser; utemiljöer; funktionsnedsättning; synnedsättning; ögonsjukdomar;

    Abstract : Synen har en avgörande roll för hur allmänna platser upplevs och används. Synnedsättningar kan begränsa personers möjligheter att orientera sig självständigt. READ MORE

  5. 4. Comparision of Machine Learning Algorithms on Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Naga Sai Gayathri Aravapalli; Manoj Kumar Palegar; [2023]
    Keywords : Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD ; Classification; Data pre-processing; Feature selection; Machine learning algorithms; Random Forest Classifier; Support Vector Classifier.;

    Abstract : Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmen-tal disorder that affects social communication, behavior, and cognitive development.Patients with autism have a variety of difficulties, such as sensory impairments, at-tention issues, learning disabilities, mental health issues like anxiety and depression,as well as motor and learning issues. READ MORE

  6. 5. Unlocking potential : A mixed methods study of how coordination teams contribute to improved wellbeing and work capacity

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Rasmus Gudmundsson; [2023]
    Keywords : coordination team; strengths-based approach; solutions-focused approach; work capacity; sense of coherence;

    Abstract : This study aimed at examining if a strengths-based intervention implemented by two coordination teams in Surahammar and Hallstahammar has a positive effect on the wellbeing and work capacity of participants with complex needs such as mental and physical disabilities. As a direct result of citizens with complex needs having problems getting gainful employment the two teams were formed to help people who has not yet been helped by other previous interventions. READ MORE