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not the same situation as Trace - and really would only benefit as part of a psychological research paper so not necessary for more research

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ruled out by team of neurologists last week - ask for notes from mom and see why

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any kind of disease that alters brain functioning

maybe look specifically at kinds of encephalitis.

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Based on an analysis of genetic mutations, injuries, and brain encephalopathies, what is the most accurate diagnosis for Trace's disease?

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Susannah Cahalan
http://www.antinmdafoundation.org/the-illness/what-is-anti-nmda-receptor-encephalitis/
also really similar to Trace - body produces antibodies that attack brain receptors which causes speech dysfunction, movement difficulties, sleep issues,

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http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease/basics/definition/con-20028005

really similar to what Trace has - comes from nowhere and is a form of encephalopathy
maybe research some diseases that "come out of nowhere" and pick one to go deeper into - where does it really come from??

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I'd rather my question go more into the disorders themselves rather than the technology behind helping people with them.

In that case my question should be more along the lines of "What are the possible explanations of communicative disorders?" I could focus this into specifically Trace's condition and why it doesn't have a real answer yet. I could also choose a disease people know a lot about and go deeper into where that comes from, genetically or chemically etc. and treatments??

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wabash kid story: these scientists making God's food and giving it to people to heal them - 9 yr old having 80 seizures a day cured

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"When twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan woke up alone in a hospital room, strapped to her bed and unable to move or speak, she had no memory of how she’d gotten there. Days earlier, she had been on the threshold of a new, adult life: at the beginning of her first serious relationship and a promising career at a major New York newspaper. Now she was labeled violent, psychotic, a flight risk. What happened?

In a swift and breathtaking narrative, Susannah tells the astonishing true story of her descent into madness, her family’s inspiring faith in her, and the lifesaving diagnosis that nearly didn’t happen. “A fascinating look at the disease that . . . could have cost this vibrant, vital young woman her life” (People), Brain on Fire is an unforgettable exploration of memory and identity, faith and love, and a profoundly compelling tale of survival and perseverance that is destined to become a classic."

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I could start looking at sign language as a basic way of communicating (basic as in no technology necessary) and build up to things like the talk tablet or Stephen Hawking's device to show the progression of technology.

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http://www.talktablet.com/

"helps people with speech disorders engage in fluent conversation"

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I decided to continue with the communicative disorder/difficulty path.

My question is along the lines of "How has the progression of technology benefitted those afflicted with communication disorders or difficulties?"

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Stephan Hawkings has ALS  (form of Motor Neuron Disease) and has to use a computerized communication device:
http://www.hawking.org.uk/the-computer.html

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Similarly, I have always wondered how I would raise my kids to be good people and treat others well... is there some kind of psychological study about the way parents talk to their kids and what they tell them and how that influences who the child becomes later in life?

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In Mass today, I was wondering how some parents are able to get their kids to behave really well and others are constantly telling their kids to be quiet or trying to get them to settle down. I wonder what kinds of things the parents of the more controlled kids tell them that makes them so much more well behaved.

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Kind of ironic that I thought of that the other day, because today I saw on our family iPad that Trace now has an app that speaks what he types in... leads me to wonder what they do for people who can't move their hands to type

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The information above starts to summarize the idea that certain chemicals found in healthy foods react with the chemicals in your brain, making you more relaxed and generally a happier person... I wonder if this could lead to treatments for depression or anxiety? I wonder if any thing like that has already been developed..

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I have tried to record anything interesting that came to mind. I think I need to think a little broader though and not try to force any subjects yet. I also think with retreat coming up I will get a nice change of pace that might help me to slow down and think a little deeper. Right now I've been thinking a lot about mental health subjects, mainly because of my brother and because those topics have always interested me. However, there is a lot we don't know about the brain, so it could be challenging to research this topic. I could come across things that know one really knows and could hit a dead end.

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I wonder what kind of advancements have been made to allow people in this situation to voice their thoughts? (In the novel, the girl had an automated voice system that voiced her thoughts.. are devices like this a reality for people who can't speak?)

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I read this in middle school about a girl who couldn't speak but her brain still functioned normally so she had really intelligent thoughts but couldn't get them out to everyone else.

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People who play sports with one hand and write with the other could be interesting to factor into this as well.

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I wrote a research paper in a topic similar to this freshman year and have always been really interested in the chemistry behind nutrition and the chemicals in your brain/body.

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I also wonder if training yourself to be ambidextrous could benefit you in any ways concerning brain function, memory, learning, etc.

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I wonder how people's brains differ depending on which is their dominant hand?

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Ever since I was little I thought being left handed would be really cool because most people are right handed (including myself). Sometimes I try to write with my left hand and recently I thought I could try to teach myself to be left handed.

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Through my brother I have seen the effects of speech disorders when someone cannot get their thoughts out to the rest of the world.

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I have noticed that I generally feel more motivated and happy when I eat healthier.

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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep and appetite, mediate moods, and inhibit pain. Since about 95% of your serotonin is produced in your gastrointestinal tract, and your gastrointestinal tract is lined with a hundred million nerve cells, or neurons, it makes sense that the inner workings of your digestive system don’t just help you digest food, but also guide your emotions. What’s more, the function of these neurons — and the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin — is highly influenced by the billions of “good” bacteria that make up your intestinal microbiome. These bacteria play an essential role in your health. They protect the lining of your intestines and ensure they provide a strong barrier against toxins and “bad” bacteria; they limit inflammation; they improve how well you absorb nutrients from your food; and they activate neural pathways that travel directly between the gut and the brain.

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-psychiatry-your-brain-on-food-201511168626

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How the Food You Eat Affects Your Mental Health

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How the Food You Eat Affects Your Mental Health