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Down syndrome is a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, the chromosome causing the problems is Chromosome 21. Down syndrome current affect about 1 in 600-800 live births in the United States. There are about 400,000 Americans that have Down syndrome, with approximately 6,000 babies are born with this disorder each year. The disorder is thought to form during gametogenesis, during fertilization, or soon after fertilization (Daniilidis, et al. 2015). Fertilization occurs when the sperm

Flinders University: EDUC9532 Early Intervention: Learning from and through play- Assignment 2- Essay Christina Kraly (2149733) Essay Question #1: Discuss and analyse how play is similar and different for young children with and without special education needs (SEN). Describe why this knowledge is of value to professionals working in the early childhood sector, and make recommendations on the knowledge professionals should have in order to support children with SEN learning from and through play

Intellectual Disabilities Jason Andersen Wayland Baptist University MGMT 5320 Research Methods August 2, 2015 Abstract Many intellectually disabled are an unseen entity of the community and most people don’t understand what intellectual disabilities. What else are unknown to most people are the benefits that are available to them. What are the programs available to the disabled and what are the implications of being in the programs, those are the questions that by knowing the programs

Did you know that an estimated 4.6 million Americans have a developmental disability? That is almost five percent of the country’s population, not including the hundreds of people that go untreated, or who have never been diagnosed. The term “developmental disabilities” refers to a group of conditions that cause impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavioral development. Typically manifesting during the primary development period (between ages 2 and 17), these conditions usually last

Williams Syndrome Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic disease that occurs at birth and can happen to just about anyone. Williams Syndrome is caused by a genetic deletion of parts of chromosome 7. The syndrome is commonly linked to causing a child to having a number of different learning and behavioral problems, such as a delay in growth, attention deficit disorder, and a number of learning disabilities. Williams Syndrome affects around 1 in 10,000 people worldwide, equally in both male and females

Culture has the power to disable an individual. Once a person is unable to complete a certain task or is unable to handle a difficult problem, society labels them as disabled. The theory of culture as a disability focuses on the fact that disability is not always directly related to the individual, but rather the dominant culture in power. Ideals are created by the dominant culture and if an individual, or an entire race, does not meet those standards, then they are labeled as disabled and different

Under the Steering Committee on the Enabling Masterplan, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has been recommended to hold the ownership and leadership of special education. (Poon, Shobana, & Wettasinghe, 2013) Enabling Masterplan 2012-2016 seeks to build an inclusive Singapore where every person with disability can maximize his potential and is embraced as an integral member of our society. This initiative builds on the Enabling Masterplan 2007-2011, where the government feels that there was some progress

child to be sick, disabled, or harmed in any way. It is not an experience anyone expects to have, it is a journey that is unplanned. Heather is the mother of a child diagnosed with Down syndrome. Heather shared her story, along with the everyday struggles she faces, in a personal interview about her child’s diagnosis of Down syndrome. Though she may face many struggles, she has found hope throughout different therapeutic interventions. Occupational therapy has played a key role in Kaleb’s everyday performance

Furthermore, research is demonstrating the promise that equine therapy holds for children with intellectual disabilities. When compared to traditional intervention methods, equine therapy is a bit more cost-effective, meaning more families can afford equine therapy. With this in mind, it shows promise of becoming a standard form of early intervention for individuals with disabilities (Holmes et. al. 120). As the child ages, research is showing more and more support for equine therapy. It was

As human beings we have very few needs that we cannot live without. We need food, we need clothing, and we also need shelter. The ability to find housing can make a substantial difference in a person’s life. Housing fulfills safety and security needs by protecting us from brutal weather conditions and a harsh climate. It fulfills our psychological needs by giving us a sense of privacy and personal space. It fulfills our social needs by providing an area for familial interactions, the basic unit