Neighborhood it became apparently clear that my desire is to write on the subject of the Down syndrome population. This vulnerable population is like no other. The individuals living with Down syndrome is a sub-group of people living with a genetic condition or a disorder and I wanted to know what makes Down syndrome individuals a vulnerable population. During extensive reading and research the realization is that the Down syndrome population requires special care and has specific needs and medical conditions
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White 1 Down Syndrome RSM 226 Caitlyn White White 2 1. Description and definition of disability Down Syndrome is defined as “…a congenital condition accompanied by moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and caused by a chromosomal aberrancy” (Pomeroy and Lee 288-289). This condition occurs when someone has 47 chromosomes instead of 46. Down Syndrome is known as the most common autosomal abnormality today. 2. Demographics and characteristics of disability Although Down Syndrome
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donations and fundraising events such as Down syndrome Ireland and Enable Ireland. The role of a carer is to assist in the delivery of care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The duties of a carer vary depending on the care facility in which they work and the client group. Many of the duties involve assisting the client with
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Abortion of Down syndrome Fetus Amanda Hetherington 03/23/2015 Introduction Support for the rights of the disabled people has increased in the recent times‚ and this has stimulated opposition to the abortion of abnormal fetus. In essence‚ legalizing the abortion of fetus with abnormalities has been construed as reinforcing discriminations against people with disabilities. The controversy over the question of aborting fetus with abnormalities gained greater attention when the ethics
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is a former reporter and bureau chief for the Washington Post. Bauer writes about some of those in our society who have an indifferent attitude about the relation between abortion and those with disabilities. As the mother of a daughter with Down syndrome‚ she writes about the love for a child and the hurt she feels when a less than thought out comment or question about Margaret (her daughter) is directed at her. She talks about the achievements that Margaret has attained and the joy that she
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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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is 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
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other hand‚ Down syndrome has been referred to a type of genetic condition that makes an individual to experience some sort of learning disability as well as different characteristic physical features. Down syndrome is also defined as a birth condition that is experienced by individuals who are born with an extra copy of chromosome 21. Individuals who experience this condition tend to experience different physical issues and intellectual disabilities as well. People who are born with Down syndrome
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facility has grown in the past ten years because the center allows the clients to earn money‚ spend the money on what they want. It also offers the older clients‚ who have no family a safe place to work and live. The others facilities that have shut down were more like nursing homes‚ only allowing the clients certain times to do certain things‚ and they were unable to live like individuals who have no mental disabilities. Thanks to this non-profit organization mentally disabled adults can live more
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applications for further research are discussed. Introduction Down’s syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is caused by the presences of an extra copy of genetic material on the 21st chromosome. The condition was first founded by John Langdon Down in 1866. It is associated with intellectual disability and the degree of this can vary but it usually mild to moderate (Carr‚ 1995). Jiang‚ Wu and Liu (1990) conducted a study on the early development of the brainstem auditory pathway in 14 infants
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