Mosaic Turner Syndrome

Mosaic Turner Syndrome

Skylar Lewis

Reaia Thomas

RCS 4060

Ms. Weatherspoon

11/26/2013

Developmental Challenges

Sexuality/Intimacy

Environmental Influences

Girls' whom have Mosaic Turner Syndrome are short, and their ovaries don't work properly. Since this disorder is congenital or onset at birth this is something that Lisa, has dealt with for a very long time. She does not have very many functional limitations physically, only internally.

1. Lisa is able to have sex but because of her infertility and lack of hormones she has a hard time being comfortable with a guy and she also suffers from extreme vaginal dryness and this plays a role.

Lisa is 34 years old Jamaican- American woman from Miami, Florida whom was born with the genetic disorder, Mosaic Turner Syndrome. Lisa does not have children and lives at home with her mother and father. Lisas' friends are her neighbors in her small town, whom she is very close with. she works at a local grocery store as a clerk and also walks the neighborhood pets for income. Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects a girl's development. The cause is a missing or incomplete X chromosome.

• The Turner Syndrome Society of the US
• Human Growth
• Turner Syndrome Foundation
• Local support groups

Coping Strategies

Questions:

Developmental Stages

Employment

1. Counseling

2. Psychotherapy:

-Being in an intimate relationship

-Being excepted be her Jamaican family.

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1. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Title 1 states that "A covered entity shall not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability."

2. Lisa is very qualified to work unless she has days where her health is not the greatest.

3. Lisa likes working at the grocery store but wants to go to school to pursue another career.

1. What are some developmental challenges that Lisa has?

2. What are some reasons Lisa may have a hard time being in an intimate relationship?

• Learning Disabilities
• High Blood Pressure
• Infertility
• No Menstrual Cycle Present
• Extreme Vaginal Dryness
• Sparse Pubic Hair
• Drooping eyelids
• Dry Eyes

• These support groups are essential in building of Lisa's self-concept, body image and conscious attention.
• Her community is a very religious one.
• They pray with her daily to ensure that she has the strength to go out and face another day
• She believes very much that God has given her a great responsibility to help in the community
• Walks the neighborhood dogs and cats
• A clerk at a local grocery store part-time.

Mosaic Turner Syndrome

Factors

Mosaic Turner Syndrome

A. Stress

B. Crisis

C. Loss and Grief

D. Body image

E. Self-concept

F. Stigma

G. Uncertainty

H.Unpredictability

I. Quality of Life

CORRECT!!

- Small breast, extreme vaginal dryness, absence of menstrual cycle, sparse pubic hair

Mosaic Turner Syndrome

-vaginal dryness, self confidence, physically attraction

Time of Onset: Insidious

Type of Onset: Congenital

Functions Impaired: Fertility

Severity of Disability: It is not life threatening yet, causes multiple developmental delays

Visibility: Very visible

Stability: It does not spread or get worse

Pain: No pain associated, only if intercourse is attempted