Slp Case Studies

People with Down syndrome often have at least one intellectual disability. Often they have problems with talking but there are many people who have regular visits with speech pathologists that have worked they way up to being able to talk clearly. People with Down syndrome are often unhappy to the way some people treat them, as

A person with downs syndrome has extra chromosome. The defect usually involves the twenty first chromosome. With this chromosome defect you do not develop like the average human being. With Down syndrome you have a short body stature and your face has a very broad profile, the most noticeable way to tell if someone has Down syndrome is their ears and their eyes are aligned differently than someone who doesn’t have downs syndrome. When you are growing up with Down’s syndrome your speech develops much slower and it is much harder to annunciate your words. some over time can develop great speech and some

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.

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

Kristen Isgro highlights the challenges that the mothers and caregivers go through on a daily basis. Three groups of women, ages ranging from 33 to 66 and all having a child with Down syndrome, discussing the issues such as how they advocate for their children. They also discuss what they have learned from experience dealing with health care providers and educators, and deal with how their children are viewed in different settings.

The acquisition of language is essential to the development of a child. Though some children are born genetically mutated, specifically children with Down’s syndrome, the capabilities of acquiring language during developmental markers is far less than a child with just 21 chromosomes. Parents and/or guardians of infants and toddlers with Down’s syndrome believe that their child will one day be able to verbally communicate with them. They presume the possibility, but does research support their beliefs? For the purpose of this paper, the child from infancy through three-years old will be discussed in regards to the developmental domain that are affected by Down’s syndrome. The undeniable assumption is if an institution provides early intervention for an infant or toddler with Down’s syndrome, then that child’s social-emotional and language will be affected.

The researcher conducted a longitudinal study over a span of two-years on 83 children who met the criteria. The children that were chose had disabilities ranging from ASD to developmental disabilities including Down syndrome. Each child was given an

Down syndrome is a type of genetic disorder that stems from an abnormal increase in the production of a specific chromosome which is a person’s genetic blueprint. The results of the additional genetic material alters the normal course of development experienced by people and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is most “A few of the common physical traits of Down syndrome are low muscle tone, small stature, an upward slant to the eyes, and a single deep crease across the center of the palm” (National Institute of Health 2015) In addition, “physical development in children with Down syndrome is often slower than development of children without Down syndrome. For example, because of poor muscle tone, a child with Down syndrome may be slow to learn to turn over, sit, stand, and walk”. (A.D.A.M Medical Encyclopedia, 2012) although they also stated that eventually children with Down syndrome will be able to reach these important milestones.

As a potential school-based SLP, I will be working with a diverse student population where it is my responsibility to determine the presence of either speech-language impairment or a typically developing child. To provide ethical and appropriate services, accurate assessment should be conducted. I can achieve this by gathering information from many sources. Prior to reading this article, I did not fully understand the importance of the assessment process consisting of more than just standardized testing. For English Language Learners (ELL), this could not be more accurate. I learned that assessments for ELL students is so complex, that data obtained from a single assessment(e.g. standardized testing) would not provide enough information

As an SLPA, my role would be to help Chuck perform the tasks prescribed by the supervising SLP and actively participate with the SLP, during the therapy session. In this therapy session I would be helping participate in the role playing activities and playing the object game. Also, as an SLPA I would document the patient’s performance by tallying data for the SLP to use, prepare charts, records, or graphs and then report it to the supervising SLP. If Chuck’s family needs more supportive services then as an SLPA I could help find them resources in the local community to help them.

According to Libby Kumin and the National Down Syndrome Society “Factors that can contribute to speech intelligibility problems include: articulation problems with specific sounds, low oral-facial muscle tone, difficulty with sensory processing and oral tactile feedback, use of phonological processes (e.g. leaving off final sounds in words) and difficulties in motor planning for speech.” I had a couple of students in my class that have down syndrome. They received speech therapy twice a week to help with some of these disorders previously mentioned. These communication disorders make it hard for the student to communicate which teachers, peers, cafeteria staff and bus drivers. If they are unable to be understood because of articulation disorders it can often lead to frustration and behavior problems.

I know a few people who all deal with different things in their lives. One thing that sticks out that I see a lot in real life and with movies is Down Syndrome. I know some people who deal with down syndrome on a daily base. I won't be naming anyone. With this paper I will go through the six theoretical models. I must say with writing this paper I will try to not say the person's name, but sometimes my typing gets ahead of me.

Speaker's Notes: Dealing with a child with Downs Syndrome is difficult for many families, but the Allen family has shown remarkable resilience in coping with their son Gary's challenges. One of the reasons that Gary has made such a successful transition from childhood to adulthood is the Allens' willingness to support Gary's independence. This willingness is still informed with an awareness of Gary's limitations. For example, Gary has a very carefully-observed structure and routine which governs his daily activities. He has a job at a supermarket within his capabilities that he enjoys and which gives him a sense of purpose. This job brings him out into the public with people other than his family. Gary is also capable of preparing his own foods and helping with household chores, although his parents do not require him to prepare extensive meals that could be complicated or dangerous if Gary was left in the kitchen alone. There are also contingency plans if Gary cannot be driven to work: he knows how to take the bus.

Brief Introduction: My patient had experienced a chronic history of lumbar spine pathology that required multiple surgeries. Consequently, he has suffered varying levels of persistent LBP with radicular symptoms, activity restrictions, and participation limitations. The myriad of procedural interventions this patient had received for 13 wks, unfortunately did not make a significant improvement with his pain and overall physical abilities. So... In a 69 y.o. M with lumbar spinal stenosis, will low-level laser therapy or dry needling be more effective in alleviating chronic LBP?

According to the Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects, “Down syndrome is a chromosome abnormality caused by the presence of a third copy of chromosome 21. Characteristic facial features, in addition to epicanthal folds, include eyes slanted upward away from the nose, possibly with a speckling at the periphery of the iris, and a large tongue that often protrudes from an open mouth, making normal speech difficult” (Wynbrandt and Ludman 102-103). There are plenty of organizations dealing with Down syndrome and the acceptance of those with Downs, but one organization that really stood out was the National Down Syndrome Society. They offer various support groups in the community to help cope with the obviously emotionally jarring situation. The NDSS is definitely a leadership organization, and it has many leadership qualities, including resourcefulness, respectfulness, and tolerance.