Many children are born with disabilities‚ and birth defects‚ every day. Pregnant women who drink‚ smoke‚ and use drugs are not only exposing themselves‚ but also their unborn fetus. The exposed unborn fetus is highly prone to lifelong‚ and irreversible‚ birth defects. Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most common outcome of fetuses subjected to alcohol abuse. When the mother consumes alcohol‚ the alcohol easily passes through the placenta via the bloodstream‚ and into the fetus. The fetus is unable
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Over the course of history‚ mental illnesses have been described in many different ways. In early medieval times‚ mental disorders‚ or mental illnesses in general were often described as demon possessions (Slobogin‚ 2000). Therefore‚ mental illnesses and the individuals that suffered from them became feared‚ slandered and even disgraces by members of society. Even when societies kept no written records‚ there was still negative stigmas against mental illnesses and those who suffered from them. The
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range of relationships are essential to individual well being and one of the key elements to empowerment. Mirfin-Veitch (2003) supports this statement and suggests that the lack of friendships and positive social relationships has been linked to poor mental health and wellbeing for adults with an intellectual disability. Historically‚ people with an intellectual disability have been denied the opportunity to develop and maintain relationships as segregation and institutionalisation inhibited any type
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A Journal Review On Teaching Students Experiencing Difficulties in Learning: Information for Teachers of Languages by: Josie Sanchez Gerarcas 2012-2013 Introduction “Success is dependent on educational programming that is suited to the student’s individual strengths‚ needs‚ and learning characteristics.” “Learning Disabilities” refer to a number of disorders that may affect the acquisition‚ organization‚ retention‚ understanding‚ or use of verbal or non-verbal information. These
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effort and encouragement from his mother‚ Christy succeeded; he had drawn that "single letter A". He had carried out the burden that had been resting on his shoulders for years. For him‚ that letter‚ drawn on the kitchen floor‚ was a gateway to more mental freedom‚ and‚ to a method of communication. His mother had never been prouder‚ and his father was no longer afraid‚ nor embarrassed‚ of showing his true emotions towards his son. "Then my father stooped and hoisted me on to his shoulder." Another
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He speaks in broken sentences‚ and his writing is full of errors. Those around Charlie often mock and take advantage of him for his differences‚ but he does not realize it. Nonetheless‚ he has a warm‚ friendly personality. Though held back by his mental issues‚ he is determined to learn‚ hoping that this will earn him friends and acceptance from others. With great determination‚ and help from his teacher Miss Kinnian‚ Charlie learns to read and write. Alice Kinnian works at Beekman College for Retarded
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Bicol University College of Education Daraga‚ Albay Case Study: A Child with Learning Disability Presented to Professor Hennie Pama-Lomibao Associate Professor IV 2nd Sem. S.Y. 2012-2013 Presented by: Rannel B. Buenabajo Carmen B. Barlizo Jessere T. Marco Primerose M. Arevalo Cindy R. Mangampo Introduction A learning disability is a neurological disorder. In simple terms‚ a learning disability results from a difference in the way a person
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Diversity: Similarities and Differences: For those individuals with an intellectual disability‚ there needs to be a mutual respect and understanding. Each ID individual is a unique individual‚ with characters different from the other. We as the “normal” ones would not want to be placed in a category as being all the same‚ nor should we do it to these individuals. There should never be a separation of a people‚ and shame on us when we all let it happen. We should recognize their individuality
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Nell My first reaction to the movie “Nell” after having seen it was that it brought up some very interesting problematics. It is very clear in this movie how difficult it is to be different‚ how difficult it is to live after another set of norms than the people surrounding you. And especially how difficult it is being the only one speaking ones language‚ not only the spoken language but also the body language. Already at the first meeting with Nell we get confronted with a general point of
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Nora Thomson Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs DF55 34 12.10.2012. Part A Dyspraxia Definition Problems caused by dyspraxia‚ also known as developmental co-ordination disorder. Dyspraxia specifically relates to the development of a child’s motor skills (their ability to make smooth‚ co-ordinated movements). Causes and incidence The exact causes of dyspraxia in children are unknown‚ it is thought to be caused by a disruption in the way messages from the brain are
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