encouraged David to compete in special olympics and even though David seemed to be doing many things that probably people never though he was going to be able to accomplish still doesn’t accept that he has down syndrome. I found very interesting to see that the family accept that David has down syndrome but he has a hard time accepting this‚ which is very different from what I read on the book. But in overall I really enjoyed this movie and there are a few things that I would like to know more about the
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either genetic influence or environmental influence Children who suffer with language delays are also likely to suffer from the following: Autism Down syndrome Hearing impairments Some children/young people who suffer with these disabilities are able to function more than others at higher levels. An example of this may be that someone who suffers down syndrome may function at high enough levels that they can live independently where as others may need constant help with daily living activities. The greater
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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/ResourceCentres/CongenitalHeartConditions/LookingAhead/TheChildWithCongenitalHeartDisease/Pages/School.aspx (accessed 10th march 2013) Downs syndrome associations (2013) available at http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/component/content/article/74-about-us/key-factsfaqs/faqs/health/190-5-how-does-downs-syndrome-affect-development.html (accessed 10th march 2013) Drug.ie available at: http://www.drugs.ie/drugs_info/about_drugs/mental_health/ (accessed the 10th march 2013)
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a complex disorder characterized by a constellation of signs and symptoms resulting from a compression of blood vessels and nerves in the thoracic outlet region where they exit the chest. The thoracic outlet is a space located between the thorax (rib cage) and the clavicle (collarbone) which contains major blood vessels and nerves. The thoracic outlet is the area through which nerves and blood vessels travel to and from the arm. Thoracic Outlet syndrome is considered
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Cri Du Chat Syndrome Introduction Cri du chat syndrome also known as 5p syndrome and cat cry syndrome - is a rare genetic condition that is caused by the deletion (a missing piece) of genetic material on the small arm of chromosome 5. Cri du Chat is a genetic disorder first described and named in 1963 by Jerome Lejeune. Cri-du-Chat means "cat’s cry" in French. The disorder causes the baby to produce a high pitched and cat like cry because of the structural abnormality and low
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also affected by a condition like Autism - Asperger’s syndrome. Dyslexia is a condition that affects learning literacy‚ dyscalculia affect learning numeracy skills. Physical development may be affected if the child or young person uses a wheelchair‚ they may not have good mobility. Dyspraxia also affects body movements and coordination. Intellectual development may be affected by a learning difficulty eg. a child with Downs syndrome Children with a learning or physical disability may
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Prader Willi Syndrome Prader Willi syndrome‚ or more commonly known as PWS is a disorder that causes “obesity‚ intellectual disability‚ and shortness in height” (Mayo Clinic). PWS is a not a common disorder. According to MNT‚ it is estimated that “one in 25‚000 people have PWS in the US and it affects an estimated 350‚000 to 400‚000 people worldwide.” However‚ PWS is the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood obesity that has been identified to date in genetic clinics. There is
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by abnormalities in chromosomes. About 25% are due to either a chromosomal or metabolic abnormality‚ the most common which are Down Syndrome and Fragile-x syndrome. Down Syndrome‚ which is due to an extra chromosome‚ is the most common form of mental retardation. Whereas Fragile-x is the most common form of inherited mental retardation and second only to Down Syndrome in frequency as a known chromosome cause. It is estimated that about 1 of every 1250 male birth and 1 of every 2500 female birth
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influence a child’s intellectual development‚ by genetic inheritance‚ the child could have inherited Down syndrome‚ which could cause a later development with the children’s speech and language‚ Down syndrome can also affect the muscles for them to become weak. They can also develop behaviour issues‚ such as autism‚ stubbornness‚ tantrums‚ compulsive and obsessive disorders. Children with Down syndrome can also develop a brain disorder which can affect the memory‚ judgement and function in later life
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Ensuring full citizenship promotes the idea that students with disabilities are entitled to full participation in American life. This is saying no matter what or who you are everyone is treated equal. As people in this world we need to accept others opinions‚ beliefs and lifestyle because not everyone is the same. In this day in age everyone needs to accept people for who they are and not judge them just because we think we can judge them. We need to teach students to understand that everyone is
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