is one that plays and important role in those children’s lives. Eight years ago a little girl came into this world. Beautiful‚ intelligent‚ happy little Rosa. Rosa was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Down syndrome a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Rosa’s form of Down syndrome is called Trisomy 21‚ this is when there is an extra copy of chromosome 21‚ and the extra chromosome caused problems with the way the body and the brain develop. From when Rosa
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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
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University of Phoenix Material Nature‚ Nurture or an Interaction? For the following examples‚ decide whether the situation is a result of nature‚ nurture‚ or an interaction of the two. Explain your reasoning. Peter Peter‚ a 2-year-old only child‚ displays a bad temper by running to his room and slamming the door when he is angry. Is this nature‚ nurture‚ or an interaction? Nurture Justify your answer: I believe that this situation would be a result of nurture. My reasoning
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Mutation may be defined as any change occurred in the DNA sequence‚ which changes the gene function regardless of the morphological or physiological results. It is permanent‚ hereditary and ruled by Mendel’s laws. Such chemical changes are constant and occur during the replication stage and they can be quickly fixed; however‚ a mutation may occur if not repaired. They can affect autosomal genes (dominant or recessive) or be linked to sex chromosomes. Mutation can result in several different types
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order for a child to receive proper care‚ the child will need extra time with teachers‚ even possibly their own aid in order to keep up. There are too many disabilities to consider‚ little or no hearing‚ mute children‚ blind‚ paralyzed‚ autistic‚ downs syndrome‚ the list goes on for the special training that will need to be given in order to meet each child’s needs. Special needs classrooms have been designed and equipped with teachers who are trained and experienced to handle these children. While
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The definition of Intellectual and developmental mental disabilities intellectual disability is a disability characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior‚ which covers many everyday social and practical skills. This disability originates before the age of 18. Intellectual functioning—also called intelligence—refers to general mental capacity‚ such as learning‚ reasoning‚ problem solving‚ and so on. One criterion to measure intellectual functioning
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Tayler Kyfiuk November 23‚ 2012 Disability Sport and Athletics "Each handicap is like a hurdle in a steeplechase‚ and when you ride up to it‚ if you throw your heart over‚ the horse will go along‚ too." (Lawrence Bixby‚ Disabled World News 2009.) The role that sports play in the lives of people with disabilities can be very vital and important to their well-being. Through the growth of our society and scientific innovation disability athletics are becoming more and more accessible every
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system of Battle Mechanics to increase your efficiency and ability to stay alive and assist your team. Of these three groups positioning is the most important; knowing and learning how to use a camouflaged position‚ placing your tank in a hull down position‚ finding an artillery (arty) safe position‚ angling position so your hull will bounce incoming rounds‚ and finally knowing when to exercise a tactical retreat. Running around the battlefield willy-nilly in the wide open is just a recipe for
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There are many reasons why a person could have a disability. Some babies are born with different types of disabilities. They could be Down syndrome‚ Turners syndrome‚ Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder‚ and Fragile X syndrome or many more intellectual disabilities (ID) that a child could be born with. I believe that the I read the top three major causes of ID are Down syndrome‚ Fragile X syndrome‚ and Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Along with these disabilities‚ after any child is born‚ there are a
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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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