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Down Syndrome
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What is Down Syndrome?
Down Syndrome is genetic condition where a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46
Also known as Trisomy 21
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Characteristics
smaller and abnormally shaped head
excess skin at the neck
flat nose single crease on
palm small ears and
mouth
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Characteristics
upward/slanting eyes wide/short hands and
fingers hearing and eye
problems slower physical
development poor muscle tone and
loose ligaments cognitive impairment
(smaller brain)
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Cause
child inherits 3 copies of chromosome 21
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Problems in School
Social skills Bullying Focusing Short-attention span Need instructions repeated
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Teaching Modifications Use various types of teaching methods Give immediate feedback Focus on the individual child Learn first hand the needs and capabilities of each child Develop an IEP Talk to specialists in your school for
suggestions.
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Suggestions to Parents Encourage independence Teach self care skills Give chores/responsibility Be patient and positive Involve your child in activities (school,
community, etc.) Establish relationships with other parents
who may also have a special needs child.
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How to Act Treat them as you would
anyone else Be polite Don’t go out of your
way to talk Put the person before
the disability Don’t handicap them by
doing everything for them.
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Resources
www.ncbi.nlm.gov/pubmedhealth.com http://nichcy.org/disability/specific/dow
nsyndrome
Bowman-Kruhm, Everything You Need to Know About Down Syndrome