Down Syndrome
CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM
A. INTRODUCTION
Having a Down syndrome is such a difficult situation for an individual to have. They have slow physical and mental capabilities that lead them to discrimination. Physical features of having a Down syndrome. Including flattening of the head; slanting of the eyelids; a gap between the first and the second toes; a depressed nasal bridge; relatively small ears, mouth, hands and feet; short stature; decreased muscle tone and loose ligaments among others. Not every child with Down syndrome has all of these characteristics and some may have only a few. But other characteristic, if not appropriately can be including hearing deficits, congenital disease, eye abnormalities, intestinal obstruction, thyroid dysfunction and skeletal problems. Children with Down syndrome have limited intellectual ability, however, the level of retardations usually in the mild to moderate range. Children with Down syndrome have more similarities to other children that they have differences. The most grow up to live independent and productive lives.
This paper is an attempt to stop discrimination among the child who has Down syndrome. To the readers, for them to have some knowledge in terms of dealing with the person with Down syndrome.
B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The following specific questions will help the researchers to give a complete development of the entire study:
1. What is Down syndrome?
2. What are the types of Down syndrome?
3. What are the signs and symptoms of having a down syndrome?
4. What causes Down syndrome?
5. What are some incidences of having a Down syndrome?
6. How is Down syndrome diagnosed?
7. What are some health issues of Down syndromes?
8. How to raise a child with Down syndrome?
9. What are some consequences related to parenting a child with Down syndrome?
C. THESIS STATEMENT
Discrimination is
A. INTRODUCTION
Having a Down syndrome is such a difficult situation for an individual to have. They have slow physical and mental capabilities that lead them to discrimination. Physical features of having a Down syndrome. Including flattening of the head; slanting of the eyelids; a gap between the first and the second toes; a depressed nasal bridge; relatively small ears, mouth, hands and feet; short stature; decreased muscle tone and loose ligaments among others. Not every child with Down syndrome has all of these characteristics and some may have only a few. But other characteristic, if not appropriately can be including hearing deficits, congenital disease, eye abnormalities, intestinal obstruction, thyroid dysfunction and skeletal problems. Children with Down syndrome have limited intellectual ability, however, the level of retardations usually in the mild to moderate range. Children with Down syndrome have more similarities to other children that they have differences. The most grow up to live independent and productive lives.
This paper is an attempt to stop discrimination among the child who has Down syndrome. To the readers, for them to have some knowledge in terms of dealing with the person with Down syndrome.
B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The following specific questions will help the researchers to give a complete development of the entire study:
1. What is Down syndrome?
2. What are the types of Down syndrome?
3. What are the signs and symptoms of having a down syndrome?
4. What causes Down syndrome?
5. What are some incidences of having a Down syndrome?
6. How is Down syndrome diagnosed?
7. What are some health issues of Down syndromes?
8. How to raise a child with Down syndrome?
9. What are some consequences related to parenting a child with Down syndrome?
C. THESIS STATEMENT
Discrimination is
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