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Among siblings 88 percent are convinced that they are better people because of their brother or sister with down syndrome. People who haven’t experienced working with or living with a disabled person don’t understand the impact it has on your life and what you consider to be normal when it comes to a daily routine. With that said the person in my life who has shaped me to be the person I am today is my sister, Madison. Madison Ness is sixteen years old with down syndrome and attends Hamilton High School in the special education classes. She is short with dark brown hair making her not that noticeable but if you get a chance to meet her you will see that she makes quite an impact on everyone who crosses her path and that she spends every waking

“The Angels Network” started in 1998, is a charity founded by Oprah. This network is aimed at encouraging people around the world to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged families. They work in the area to help make society better and work towards a better life for all. Since the days they had started they’ve changed many lives and made a big impact on the world of today.

Did you know that close to 6,000 babies are born with Down syndrome every year in the United States? The most common type of chromosomal condition is Down syndrome and there are a few different types of this condition, along with, several different traits that are displayed with this condition. I have always been interested in the topic of Down syndrome and thought it was a great idea to study more about it for my speech. First, I will tell you about what Down syndrome is and who discovered it. Second, I will talk to you about some symptoms and characteristics of this chromosome disorder. Third, I will discuss the 3 different types of this condition, and lastly, how they diagnose Down syndrome prenatally.

As a child, Down syndrome was a part of my everyday life. I was watched after every day for the first ten years of my life by a women who was also looking after her sister who had Down syndrome. To me it was nothing unusual. It wasn’t until about eighth grade that I realized that to other people it wasn’t normal, it had a negative connotation. Growing up around a person who has Down syndrome made me see things differently than others. Once I realized not everyone else’s perspectives were the same as mine I became really aware of how others treated and reacted to people with Down syndrome. Its years later and I came across a story told by a women named Bethany Van Delft about Down syndrome.

The National Association for Down Syndrome is governed much like a traditional corporation, with a board of directors and staff members, although it is a nonprofit. "NADS is the oldest organization in the country serving individuals with Down syndrome and their families. It was founded in Chicago in 1961 by parents who chose to go against medical advice and raised their children with Down syndrome at home" (About NADS, 2012, NADS). From its inception, NADS was designed to provide support for parents of children with Down syndrome and their offspring. Its key stakeholders are parents and children, and it strives to educate the larger community about the disorder and to cultivate community resources to better enable parents to raise their children in a supportive and loving environment that caters to the children's special needs. Information-gathering and dissemination, support, and advocacy on a national and local level are all part of the organizations' mission.

Due to advances in medical technology, individuals with Down syndrome are living longer than ever before. In 1910, children with Down syndrome were expected to survive to age nine. With the discovery of antibiotics, the average survival age increased to 19 or 20. Now, with recent advancements in clinical treatment, most particularly corrective heart surgeries, as many

In this assignment, I hope to receive a deeper understanding about Down syndrome and to understand that people with Down syndrome are people with abilities, strengths and weaknesses like everyone else. Firstly I will gather information from texts, internet, voluntary and statutory organisation involved in providing care for this client group. Throughout this assignment, I aim to examine a range of specific client groups to include children, adolescents, adults and older people and those with special needs. I will discuss the care in the community, the needs of the individuals with Down syndrome to include their physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs and identify how those needs are provided. I will also summarise the role of care

Thousands of babies are born a day in the United States. One out every 691 babies born has Down syndrome, a disorder caused by an extra copy of the chromosome twenty one. In short, this syndrome shortens the person’s life span, and causes assorted severity of mental retardation. Those carrying this extra chromosome have flattened noses, rounder faces, are petite in size, and are much more prone to additional unhealthy disturbances or effects on substantial systems in the body.

Down Syndrome is “a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21. This genetic disorder, which varies in severity, causes lifelong intellectual disability and developmental delays, and in some people it causes health problems.” My cousin, Brian, has Down Syndrome and has been one of the biggest blessings in my life. On Sunday October 9, 2016, in Peoria, Illinois, I volunteered at the Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome spaghetti dinner. The food is donated from LaGondola Spaghetti House. There is a live raffle, as well as a silent auction. Throughout the afternoon and evening, there is a 50/50 raffle along with live entertainment. This is a non-profitable fundraiser. The money that is raised goes to the Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association to support: Support and Advocacy, Resource Library, Conference Stipends, Learning Program, Recreational Scholarships, Monthly Newsletters, New Parent and Grandparent Packets, Family Networking Opportunities, Quarterly Social Events, Speaker on Disability Issues, New Parent Open House, Workshops, and Collaboration with Service Agencies.

In 2010, I began working as the infant room teacher at Kids Depot. I had heard people refer to Kids Depot as a “special needs daycare” because of their affiliation with Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS). With only two years of experience as a childcare provider, I questioned my own qualifications to care for children with special needs. I walked into my new classroom and met the sweetest boy, who changed the course of my future. Gabriel was a happy, charismatic ten-month old baby with Down syndrome. In order to provide Gabriel with the best possible care, I worked closely with his parents and early interventionist (EI). Gabriel’s EI taught me how to feed him properly, help him move from the sitting to crawling position, and use simple sign language. She also showed me how to encourage him to interact with the other infants in the class. I loved every aspect of early intervention, so I decided to pursue a degree that would allow me to follow that path.

“Special Needs: Caring for the Older Adult with Down Syndrome.” (Herron- Foster and Bustos, 2014), create awareness around tailing services to best serve people with Down syndrome. This article is informative about observing signs and how to be preventative or proactive to ensure higher qualities for people with Down

What are the some of the challenges encountered in a Down Syndrome baby, and why are these

In the first video about Down syndrome we learned about a young couple who when they had their first child, Kristen discovered that she was born with the malformation known as Down syndrome. They were very concerned for her health and struggled through the medical needs she had as an infant in relation to the Down syndrome which caused her to have 6 surgeries as a very young age. The same couple had another child who was not born with the malformation and were expecting their third child as well. Nicole, who is Kristen’s little sister actually seemed to stimulate development in Kristen, such as when Nicole started to crawl, so did Kristen. Kristen’s mom explained that while having a child with Down syndrome comes with great concerns, challenges

Those with Down syndrome often experience physical issues such as poor muscle tone and poor immune function (Carmeli, Kessel, Merrick, & Bar-Chad, 2014). Individuals who are born with Down syndrome often need extensive help making adult decisions throughout their lives, but the severity of cases varies heavily within individuals that have Down syndrome. Down syndrome has some clear physical features, but it also has a number of features that affect the individual; for instance, individuals with Down syndrome are more likely to experience problems with congenital heart disease (Glasson, Dye, & Bittles,

Many people think that a person who has Down syndrome doesn’t live a normal life. Although they do have to work harder at some things, they can do most things that everyone else can do. Some have more issues than others. People with Down syndrome face obstacles such as physical and behavioral abnormalities, health issues, working, and social development skills, but there are different ways we can help.