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The term “mental retardation” was first used in 1862. The treatment and care of individuals with mental retardation varied from kindness to even death. Over time, the term “mental retardation” became a derogatory remark used to replace words, such as idiot, imbecile, moron, and feeble-minded. Throughout history, individuals with mental retards were looked upon to as defiant and dangerous members of society. Between 1920s to 1960s, individuals with mental retardation were confined to hospitals…

Down syndrome is a mutation that occurs when an individual has a partial or full extra copy of chromosome 21. The additional chromosome changes the course of development and causes the well known characteristic changes associated with down syndrome. A few of the common physical traits of down syndrome are small stature, low muscle tone, and an upward slant to the eyes. However, each person affected with down syndrome is unique and may possess these characteristics to different levels. Down…

Patients with Down Syndrome can present with a variety of oral manifestations such as hypodontia, periodontal disease, premature teeth loss, reduced salivary flow, crowding of teeth in both arches, and decreased occlusal vertical dimension. The intellectual ability of people with Down syndrome varies widely. They present with mild to moderate intellectual disability that restricts their ability to communicate and adjust to their environment, which can add complexity in the overall dental…

instead of two, therefore disturbing the control of protein production within cells. It is so common and widespread that 1 out of every 800 to 1,000 babies are affected by Down’s Syndrome (FamilyDoctor). This means, according to the article entitled “Down Syndrome” from the University of Utah, “400,000 babies in the U.S have Down’s”. It is acquired through birth from the mother’s genes, even though the mother may not have Down’s herself. It has swept the world, and unfortunately there is no…

Ripped apart by its teeth, he screams in pain. He wishes you 'd just go away, he begs and pleas, let me be. He has been in your grip for far too long he thinks. He wonders how do I escape, is it even a possibility? The thoughts are overwhelming as your teeth sink deeper. He gives you a glorious smile, as a salty tear falls onto his quivering lips. The blood of the innocent drips on the cold floor, you laugh as he lies dead between your horrid grasp. Society is cruel at times, and significantly…

Part One This study intends to address if University of North Carolina Wilmington students have positive or negative attitudes regarding people with disabilities participating in intramural sports. This study will examine which disabilities college students feel fall under the umbrella term “people with disabilities”. When determining UNCW students attitudes about people with disabilities participating in intramural sports, the study will examine if students feel differently about people with…

Justice for All in a Rawlsian State John Rawls has been criticized by many for ignoring the issue of cognitive and physical disabilities when constructing his Theory of Justice. In this paper, I do not aim to discredit Rawls standpoint, but instead I will discuss numerous counter arguments to Rawls theory, and then offer what I deem as possible solutions to the issue of disability in a society that is based upon Rawls views. A. Rawls Views I will break the next section into subsections of…

Physical Therapy/ Down Syndrome Physical Therapy has been playing a role in most people 's life for as long as they can remember. From teaching children how to walk, to teaching the elderly too. Physical therapy has helped people in many ways, from injured people who need to relearn everything to helping children who have Down Syndrome learn everything. Physical therapy is a major part of a lot of people’s life and you may not even know it. There are many types of therapy, Speech therapy,…

flattened. Next, would be that the back of their head is also flattened. It goes straight down rather than having a curve to it. They also have smaller ears, decreased muscle tone, smaller mouth, a gap between their first two toes, and skin folds in the corner of their eyes. None of these physical features causes any disability or decreases their function. In personal experience I have found that people with Down syndrome also have an enlarged tongue. Because of this they let their tongue hang…

The Word “Retard” The first amendment allows Americans to freely express themselves without the fear of imprisonment. This amendment is also understood as a gateway to freely using offensive language regardless of how it impacts an individual. Although there are certain words and phrases that should not be used, it is important that there is a distinction between something that is prohibited versus something generally frowned upon. Words should not be banned, that can lead to other…