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Alopecia
What is Alopecia?
Alopecia is the loss or the absence of hair. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease, which can also involve hair all over the body. In simple terms, the immune system, for unknown reasons, attacks the hair root and causes hair loss.
Types of alopecia areata:
1. Localized Alopecia areata: This is the most common type. This form of alopecia usually presents with round, smooth patches of various sizes of hair loss. The duration of alopecia areata is variable. It may resolve spontaneously within weeks or be recurrent over a lifetime. It may go away on its own or may last for many years. It can involve any hair-bearing site, including eyebrows, eyelashes and beards.
2. Alopecia totalis: Loss of all hair on the scalp.
3. Alopecia Universalis: Loss of all scalp and body hair.
There are few symptoms associated with alopecia areata. Occasionally nail changes may occur. associated symptoms, one being alopecia of the nails. The surface of the nails may appear dull and rough, nails may have tiny dents, they may have ridges or small dents referred to as nail pitting. This does not typically cause any discomfort. Alopecia areata affects approximately 1- 2 percent of the population. This common skin disease is highly unpredictable and cyclical.
Information taken from https://www.canaaf.org/about-alopecia-areata/
Mosaic Trisomy 22
Mosaic trisomy 22 is a chromosome disorder in which chromosome 22 is present three times, instead of the usual two times, in some cells of the body. The range and severity of the disorder can vary widely. Some of the features that have been associated with this condition include growth delays, cognitive deficiencies, unequal development of the two sides of the body (hemidystrophy), webbing of the neck, abnormal deviation of the elbows when extended (cubitus valgus), multiple pigmented moles or birthmarks, distinctive malformations of the head and face, and other physical abnormalities.[1] A number of cases of children with mosaic trisomy 22 and normal growth and development have also been described.
Information taken from https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6085/mosaic-trisomy-22
Upopolis Connection Award
In the early days of Upopolis, a connection was made between two youth, Katrina, and Maggie. These two-youth supported one another and many others during their adolescent years on Upopolis. Peer support and building connections are two of the key goals for Upopolis. To honor past connections and to celebrate new ones, Upopolis is establishing the Upopolis Connection award. The recipients of the Upopolis Connection Awards will also embody these goals.
Recipients: Youth graduating from grade 12 with a plan for future or ongoing education. All youth in grade 12 will be invited to submit their name for consideration by the Upopolis Child Life team.
Qualifications: Annually up to four youth from Upopolis who apply and have/are:
- Participated in the Upal program
- Established connections with other youth on the platform
- Graduating from high school
- Enrolled in post-secondary education or an in-person/online course to further their education/ explore their interests
- Completed an application
Awards: Up to four $250.00 awards Provided in the form of a gift certificate to the college or university book store or reimbursement for course or courses (up to $250 value) Awards can be used for youth to use to cover the cost or partial cost of courses, purchase books or school swag
Dates: Awarded annually on June 30th with the exception of 2020 (Aug. 8th)
Deadline to apply for Upopolis Connection Awards July 27th, 2020, and annually starting in 2021 on June 1st.
Apply: Youth can put their name forward for consideration by email to suport@upopolis.com with a completed application
Application: click here
Albinism
What is albinism?
Albinism (say: AL-buh-niz-um) is a name used for genetic conditions that cause a person to have no pigment or less pigment than usual. Pigment is what gives our eyes and skin their colour.
There are two types of albinism:
When the skin, hair and eyes are involved, it is called oculocutaneous (say: ock-you-lo-kyoo-TAY-nee-us) albinism (OCA).
When the eyes are involved, but skin and hair colouring are normal, it is called ocular albinism (OA).
Who albinism affects
OCA can affect both girls and boys. It is more common than OA.
OA is a disorder that affects boys.
OCA is more common that OA.
Information taken fromhttps://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=877&language=English
Process for becoming a Child Life Specialist
The first step to becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS for short) is to complete a university bachelors degree after finishing high school. A bachelors degree is a 4 year program where you study a specific subject, like psychology or biology. If you’re interested in child life, it may be best to complete your degree in a subject related to children or healthcare.
There are 2 ways to go from here. The first is to make sure you take specific classes during your bachelors degree, which are listed under the “Coursework” heading when you click on this link (https://www.childlife.org/certification/candidates/requirements-after-2019). You then have to find and complete a 600 hour internship under the supervision of a CCLS who is working in the field. During internships, you get to watch a CCLS do their job and practice using your own skills to help children and youth cope with and understand what’s happening to them in the hospital.
The second way is to apply to a child life program after finishing your bachelors degree. These are usually about 2 years. For example, McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario offers a Masters program that includes online classes and in-person internship experiences. The positives of going through a program is that they help you find an internship and make sure you have everything you need to apply to officially become a CCLS at the end.