Introduction The definition of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities has changed over the past several years. One of the most significant changes was within the name. The former name of this disability was Mental Retardation (MR). This name was changed to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities AAIDD, (formerly known as AAMR), changed its name in 2007 to help people with “sub average intellectual abilities”
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A woman named K.M is having twins, one boy and one girl. The baby boy fetus was not healthy; he has possible heart defect and Down syndrome. She went to her ob-gyn named Dr. Matthew J. Kachinas to talk about aborting the baby boy fetus. In January 2006 he agreed to treat her with selective termination. K.M went to her ob-gyn and discussed the selective termination to her. Dr. Matthew J. Kachinas told K.M that he has lack of experience of this procedure. After K.M had the selective termination, she
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Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) Note up-slanting palpebral fissures, bilateral epicanthal folds, small nose with flat nasal bridge, open mouth with tendency for tongue protrusion, and small ears with overfolded helix. Characteristic flat facies with hypertelorism, depressed nasal bridge, and protrusion of tongue, as well as single palmar simian crease in 2-year-old girl with Down syndrome. Hypodontia in patient with Down syndrome. Small
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Believe In Manila, Philippines, I grew up in a big family with a special child. My sister, Christine, had an extra chromosome that made her a special child. Many people in my country in the 1970’s thought that having a genetic disorder like Down syndrome was a curse from God. Really, she was not a curse, but a wonderful blessing to my family. Children from our neighborhood did not want to be associated with her because Christine looked differently than any kids. Unlike me, Christine could not
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Anthology Teaching students with special needs Fabian Francis 081123090 Mr. A. Solomon Mico University College April 23, 2012 Introduction This anthology seeks to give readers an understanding of various disease and sickness students in a physical education class may suffer from. Time to time it has been a problem for students suffering from the disease, teachers and normal students in the class to react positively in a physical education class. As the motto of the Ministry of Education
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intellectual disability, but doctors find a specific reason in only 25% of cases (May 2013). Some of the causes linked to intellectual disabilities are, infections that can be present at birth or occurring after birth. Chromosomal abnormalities such as Downs Syndrome, it could be environmental, and it can be due to trauma (May, 2013). Other factors related to intellectual disabilities are metabolic, such as hyperbilirubinemia, very high bilirubin levels in babies. Nutritional issues such as malnutrition, toxic
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works on so many different levels, it has great potential as an effective therapy for chronic diseases and conditions that do not respond well to conventional treatment methods. According to the book “Yoga for the Special Child” children with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities who practice Yoga often surprise their parents and teachers with their quick mastery of basic motor, communicative, and cognitive skills. The same Yoga routine can help children with learning disabilities develop
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS PAPER CMS3700 COMMUNITY SERVICE STUDENT NAME: STEPHANIE KANYOTU STUDENT ID: 638358 NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: DR. MUNYAE MULINGE Background The Jacaranda workshop was founded in 1985 by Mr. Allan Spybey, and it was started along with The Jacaranda special school.The purpose of the Jacaranda special school and workshop is to provide an educational base for the mentally challenged children of Nairobi, and to provide training and employment opportunity
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about interacting can lead to uneasiness when meeting a person who has a disability. Remember: a person with a disability is a person with feelings. Treat him or her as you would want to be treated, and then let common sense and friendship break down any barriers you may encounter. Meeting a person with a disability 1. A handshake is NOT a standard greeting for everyone. When in doubt, ASK the person whether he or she would like to shake hands with you. A smile along with a spoken greeting
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result of nature | Justify your answer: |What he experienced outside of the home has affected how he handles and deals with this situation after many years later. | Moriah Moriah was born with Down Syndrome (Trisomy-21). Is this nature, nurture, or an interaction? |I think that this is nurture. | Justify your answer: |One’s genes and chromosomes are based entirely on their parentage and not influenced by outside circumstances
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