if ToM is present in every child and discover whether it develops at the same rate. They used typically and atypically developing children, 61 in total, divided into 3 groups, normally developing, autistic, and downs syndrome. There were 20 autistic children, 14 children with downs syndrome, and 27 normally developing children. The children were then told a story about two dolls, named Sally and Anne. Once it was clear the children understood the nature of the task, Anne moved the marble from the
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organization is committed to ensuring that all disabled individuals feel at home by providing excellent services which meet their daily needs and recognize their disabilities. During my visit, I noticed most of the individual who were there had Down syndrome which is a genetic variation affecting 0.1% of babies in United States. Other individuals within the organization had other health problems. However, from the care provided
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blindness Down syndrome Causes Down syndrome is caused by having three copies of the genes on chromosome 21, rather than the usual two. The parents of the affected individual are typically genetically normal. Those who have one child with Down syndrome have about a 1% risk of having a second child with the syndrome, if both parents are found to have normal karyotypes. Symptoms People with down syndrome most often have physical and mental disabilities.
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What is Edwards syndrome Edwards syndrome also known as trisomy 18 is a condition in which you have 3 chromosome 18 instead of your normal 2. A chromosome are thread like structures in the cells that hold genes. The genes carry everything need to create the baby's body. Many things go wrong when you have this condition, a few being miscarriage, low birth weight, small heads, under formed jaw, and malformed ears. Sadly this condition cannot be prevented nor is it inherited it effects random babies
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References American Physical Therapy Association. (2013). Physical therapist’s guide to Down syndrome. Retrieved on February 25, 2017. From www.moverforwarddpt.com/symptomsconditionsdetail.aspx?cid=8080eb16-5b18-4ff6-be93-73763c9b3b5 American Physical Therapy Association. (2016). New recommendations for pt treatment of childhood obesity. Retrieved on February 12, 217 from www.apta.org/PTinMotion/News/2016/6/13/PTJChildhoodObesity/ American Physical Therapy Association. (2016). Physical Therapist’s
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| Assessment Research Paper | Assessing the Young Child-Professor Speers | | | Assessment Research Paper There are many different aspects and things to consider when discussing the subject of child development. In this paper I will be discussing and identifying three examples of major conditions in children, and their impact on development and learning, demonstrate a plan that would enhance an interest area, change in behavior or bring new knowledge to parents, children and staff
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my personal awareness was very limited. I have not had much experience or interaction with persons with intellectual disabilities. On occasion, if I shop at a particular grocery store within my community, there is a young grocery bagger with Down syndrome, but I rarely shop at that store. My parents taught me to be respectful and to not tease anyone who appears or acts differently. Having little exposure to persons with intellectual disabilities my opinions and biases were that
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Cynthia.Hernandez.SPE.226.M.4 Essay module 4 Education Special Needs Children Many students and individuals with special needs go through so many experiences throughout their childhood and onto adulthood undergoing so many transitions. Some will always need the help of not only family and friends but of health professionals. On the other side, some of these individuals will be able to make it through on their own depending on the severity of their condition. A lot of the people with severe
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involvement, and diverse symptomology presented with this condition. According to Foster (2010) parents and siblings of children with SMS suffer of a high level of depression and anxiety. Medical tests commonly underwent by children with Smith-Magenis syndrome included but are not limited to renal ultrasound, echocardiogram, spine radiographs, electroencephalogram, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and blood work. The recommendation to perform these
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February 13, 2011 The Ups of Downs “The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don’t have.” Woody Allen interprets it best. Many people tend to have a hard time trying to find a reason to genuinely appreciate the life they have. Being satisfied isn’t enough anymore, people desire want what they don’t have. Life does come with its ups and downs, and nothing can be guaranteed but that’s no excuse for not being happy with the life one was given. Yes
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