to recognize how most people see the disabled as inadequate and compensate for that by pitying them‚ rather than trying to treat them the same way as an able-bodied person. This essay made me think of one of my good friend’s older sister with Down syndrome‚ and how when we are out in public with her how many people stare at her because her disability is visible. I found it interesting how this essay talked about how the female body is seen as disabled and inferior to men’s: weak‚ soft‚ passive‚ etc
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afraid to go swimming years after the experience. Is this nature‚ nurture‚ or an interaction? nurture Justify your answer: The previous experience with drowning has shaped how Chauncey views water. Moriah Moriah was born with Down Syndrome (Trisomy-21). Is this nature‚ nurture‚ or an interaction? Nature Justify your answer: Moriah was born with an extra chromasome Patrick and Erick Patrick and Erick are identical twins. They were separated at birth‚ but then were
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In the letter created by John Franklin Stephens named “Using the word “retard” to describe me hurts”‚ Stephens has written this letter to describe the experiences he has had as a person with down syndrome. Stephens wrote about his experiences while conversing with others: “We are aware when you look at us and just say‚ "unh huh‚" and then move on‚ talking to each other.” Stephens does not receive the same attention that others receive while talking
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interaction? Interaction Justify your answer: Chauncey is afraid of the pool because of an experience or interaction that he has had with water. Moriah Moriah was born with Down Syndrome (Trisomy-21). Is this nature‚ nurture‚ or an interaction? Nature Justify your answer: Down Syndrome is a condition related to chromosomes. Patrick and Erick Patrick and Erick are identical twins. They were separated at birth‚ but then were reunited while in elementary school. Interestingly
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Unit 6 Assignment Shana Howell CE-240-01 Down Syndrome Characteristics of this disability: Also known as Trisomy 21 Small ears Short stature Short little fingers that curve inward Small round heads Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Characteristics of this disability: Short attention span Excessive activity Trouble organizing Talks excessively Fails to complete task Autism/Autistic Disorder Characteristics of this disability: Avoids eye contact Repeat
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1.2 Describe with examples how different aspects of development can affect one another Physical If a child has a physical difficulty‚ disability or delay‚ this could cause them to withdraw socially; find difficulty socialising; suffer with depression‚ stress or anxiety; lead to behavioural difficulties; find difficulty in communicating‚ regarding both speech and body language; and can affect their educational development. A child with a physical disability can often experience stigma concerning
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Jazmeen Floyd IB Biology March 9‚ y The genetic disorder I choose was Smith-Magenis syndrome which is a developmental disorder that affects many parts of the body. This disorder occurs when the chromosome 17 gets deleted which contains the retinoic acid-induced 1 (RAI1) gene or due to mutation of RAI1 .It happens spontaneously at conception‚ which means it is almost never inherited. Some of the major symptoms that are brought forward with this disorder Distinct facial features brachycephaly which
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definitely much more behind it than just helping the athletes compete. It is an awesome opportunity to experience all the positive energy and personal achievement. Every year I find myself bonding and cheering on my peers whose challenges like Downs Syndrome or autism disappears between us while our main focus is on their events they compete in. Not many people take the time to volunteer or some just don’t even know how to go about doing so. I make sure to spread the word that it is open for anyone
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cognitive category if the IQ is below 30. A few major causes of disabilities are discussed as under: Genetics: Anomalies in genes can cause disabilities such as spinal bifida and muscular dystrophy‚ and intellectual disabilities like Down syndrome and Fragile X syndrome. These are inherited at birth. However‚ diseases and
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Intellectual Disability Student Population Within‚ at the least‚ the United States‚ we are most familiar with identifying individuals that lack cognitive skills as having “mental retardation‚” but the legal term that is now being used is “intellectual disability.” Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that protects the education of certain disabled children from age 3 up to the age of 21. Under IDEA‚ intellectual disabilities is one of the thirteen categories in which students
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