How Individuals with Down Syndrome can Prosper in Life Roger is a handsome blonde, blue-eyed boy but one can tell he is different from most other children. His physical features are somewhat strange. Roger's face is broader and his nasal bridge flatter than usual. And his eyes, they appear to slant upward and have folds at the inner corners. His mouth is small and the roof of his mouth is very narrow. Not to mention his small ears which fold over a bit at the top. Touching his hands they are tiny, his fingers shorter and his fifth finger seems to curve slightly inward. These are all physical signs of a child with a disorder called Down syndrome, a chromosome disorder. While there is no actual cure for Down syndrome I believe parents can give their children the opportunity to live longer, happier more capable lives than any prior generation of people with Down syndrome. Children with Down syndrome have the potential to fit into society and lead normal lives by education, employment and support from a better-informed society. One may ask why looking at a disorder like Down syndrome is important in relation to science. This is because approximately three to five thousand children are born with Down syndrome each year. And it is believed there are about two hundred and fifty thousand families in the United States who are affected by Down syndrome (Moss). Down syndrome occurs when certain events occur during cell division to cause the wrong chromosome number as a result. Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder characterized by the presence of an extra #21 chromosome. Instead of having forty-six chromosomes in each of his/her cells, a person with Down syndrome has forty-seven. It is believed that during cell ... ... middle of paper ... ...nd make significant contributions to their communities every day (UPSIDE! Down Syndrome Society - Ramblings). With education, employment, and support from a community an individual with Down syndrome can have a normal life and there is no limit to what he/she can accomplish. . Work Cited 1) Down Syndrome: For New Parents. 15 February 2004. 2) Kate Moss. "Hearing and Vision Loss Associated with Down Syndrome." 15 February 2004. 3) Starr, Cecie. Basic Concepts in Biology. United States: Thomson Learning, Inc., 2003. 4) Unger, Darlene. "Working in the community through supported Employment." 13 February 2004. 5) "UPSIDE! Down Syndrome Society-Ramblings." 15 February 2004.
“About 13 of every 10,000 babies born in the United States each year is born with Down syndrome. It affects an equal number of male and female babies” (Johnson P. A. 2014). Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that found across the world, however it is more prevalent in the United States. The cause of the disorder roots to the paring of the human chromosomes. A normal human receives 23 pairs of chromosomes, each pair coming from mother and father. In Down syndrome most people affected have an abnormal cell division of the chromosome. Both parents are carriers of the There are three types of variations that includes trisomy 21, mosaic, and translocation.
...ility, they are weak and are not as vigorous/ active as kids that don’t have down syndrome. Many kids with translocation down syndrome function differently than others because they have to deal with mental and physical problems unlike others and often need physical therapy. Not only that, kids with this disorder take intervention classes to try to improve the disorder as well as try to improve their physical, mental and intellectual abilities. Also, kids with down syndrome are slow in motor development(the ability to control one’s body movement’s). They also have verbal short-term memory loss.At school, kids with down syndrome should interact with others to build a foundation of social abilities allowing the child to be more sociable and participate in discussions in class. This will improve the level of functioning of a child with translocation down syndrome.
A child who has Down Syndrome will have exclusive individual characteristics which they have inherited from their parents. The child may resemble their father, mother, grandmother, or aunt. This is true not only for their outward appearance but also for their temperament and physical and intellectual abilities. Children with Down Syndrome have different traits, for instance some can be easy-going while other are stubborn, some may like music while others show no interest. matter what, each of these children are unique and special in their own way.
Children with Down syndrome are normally smaller, and their physical and mental improvements are slower compared to children who are unaffected.Some of the physical features in children have flattening of the back of the head, slanting of the eyelids, small skin folds at the inner corner of the eyes, depressed nasal bridge, slightly smaller ears, smal...
There are 400,000 people with Down Syndrome in The United States. They are people with developmental delays just like Charlie Gordon. People with developmental delays have a harder time processing things. Developmental delays affect a person's learning, language, physical, and behavioral areas. The short story “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes tells us about Charlie's life through his progress reports. Charlie always dreamed of being smart. They offered him a chance to have an experimental brain operation to triple his intelligence and he took the offer. After his operation he started to learn many new things. His progress reports improved in spelling and punctuation. He started to work in the research lab and gather data of his own. After
As mentioned in the introduction, Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. The extra genetic material is typically responsible for the alteration of physical development. Some of the most common physical traits of Down Syndrome are distinct facial features such as a upward slanting almond shaped eyes, a seemingly flattened face, a tongue that tends to stick out, and small ears. Some of the other physical traits that are sometimes present are short stature, poor muscle tone, and a crease across the palm of the hand (CDC). Due to the poor muscle tone in their bodies, people who have Down Syndrome are more susceptible to conditions such as obesity and sleep apnea...
To all parents, a newborn child is a small miracle, perfect and beautiful in every way. However, in many situations the parents of these miracles learn that their children are “not normal.” Every year 6,000 parents across the country are informed that their child has a genetic disorder called Down Syndrome (“National Down Syndrome Society,” n.d.). Within a matter of minutes parents learn that children with Down Syndrome can also have a variety of other conditions and disorders, will not develop in the same way that other children do, and may even have a shorter life span. However, children with Down Syndrome are happy-go-lucky children with a kind disposition and a wonderful personality. Also known as Trisomy 21, Down Syndrome does not mean the end of a child’s life; it simply means that a child with Down Syndrome will lead a life that is different than that of his or her peers. With love and support from parents, educators, and medical professions these children can become some of the most wonderful people that one will ever meet. Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder that has its own symptoms, occurs during the process of mitosis, and is often connected with other medical conditions; however, with the help of new technology and medical professionals Down syndrome is recognized earlier and those with the condition can lead longer, healthier lives.
The children and babies were introduced to school at a very young age to ensure the true potential the children possess shines through intellectually and physically. By law in the United States, children with Down syndrome were exposed to suitable and public education immune of any cost. Because of the feeble muscle structure, penmanship was not the most notable strong suit. (Routh, 28) Along with substandard handwriting, students with Down syndrome typically have below par IQ scores as well. The ratings span from satisfactory-to-mediocrely low ranges. This is because people with Down syndrome are inclined to enhance more gradually than others both physically and intellectually. Even though minors with Down syndrome are not physically built the same way as others, they will still undergo strong emotions. Though they are prone to being generally happy, they will lash out negatively when they are offended by rude remarks or ill-mannered deeds from peers. In order to cope with these mixed feelings, there are support groups and community organizations open to patients and parents spread out all over the United States. These programs main priority is to aid the families who are blessed to have a child with Down syndrome. As these individuals mature into adults, they generally choose to work along the fields of banks, corporations, hotels, hospitals,
Down syndrome was discovered in the 1800’s by a man named John Langton Down. Down syndrome1 is a condition that occurs in the chromosomes. The syndrome affects the intellectual ability of the person effected, their facial appearance and causes hypotonia2. Children born with this usually experience different types of birth defects. These birth defects can include heart defects and intestine blockage. People with Down syndrome are also at a high risk of developing other medical conditions. Some medical conditions include gastro esophageal reflux3, celiac disease4, hypothyroidism5, and leukemia6. Also some visual and hearing problems can arise. There are three types of Down syndrome.
What do you think when you see a person with Down syndrome? Some might feel sorry for that person and wondering how their life must really be. Down syndrome is the most common genetic chromosomal disorder which causes learning disabilities in children (“What is”). Down syndrome is caused by a problem with a baby’s chromosomes. Ninety percent of people diagnosed with Down syndrome are not allowed to be born. Most lives are taken away before they have a chance to live a dreamy live or even smile at their parents. Some people believe that those with Down syndrome are better off never being born. There are three different types of Down syndrome disorders, Down syndrome, and Down syndrome does not have to slow a person’s life down.
John Langdon Down, an English physician in the late nineteenth century published an accurate description of a person with Down syndrome. This paper was published in 1866 and got Down the recognition as “father” of the syndrome. In later
"Having Down syndrome is like being born normal. I am just like you and you are just like me. We are all born in different ways, that is the way I can describe it. I have a normal life"(Burke, C., n.d.). Where special education is concerned, one must always remember that exceptional learners are different, not less. In the following studies, the various strengths and weaknesses of the language and communication of individuals with Down syndrome (DS) is reviewed and discussed.
People with down's syndrome are looked down upon. As if they are misfits who do not deserve a second thought. People with down’s syndrome are bullied everyday and excluded just because of who they are. Down’s syndrome is a genetic chromosomal disorder that 6,000 babies are born with every year. It was proven that children with visible disabilities such as down's syndrome, are more likely to be bullied by their peers. In society, people with down's syndrome are rarely even given a chance to show what qualities they uphold as a person. A study conducted in 2012 shows that thirty percent of babies that tested positive for down’s syndrome disorder were aborted. However, people with down’s syndrome are capable of doing anything they set their mind to. They can be whomever they want to be. People with down’s syndrome can be politicians, teachers, graduates, actors, business owners, author, or even an
We need to work on accepting and including children with Down Syndrome in local schools so that they are given an equal opportunity to advance their education and become successf...
Yvonne Pierre, a great author, once said, “When you focus on someone's disability you'll overlook their abilities, beauty and uniqueness. Once you learn to accept and love them for who they are, you subconsciously learn to love yourself unconditionally”. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act defines intellectual disability as having significantly sub average general intellectual functioning, existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested during the development period, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance (partnerstx.org, 2015). Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21 as well as intellectual disability, is defined as a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of 46.