Down syndrome

Down Syndrome develops inside the whoom and is caused when the developing child has 3 rather than 2 copies of the 21st chromosome. Mosaic Down Syndrome is not inherited, it occurs at a random time during early fetal development. No certain race color or gender receive this condition more than others. This condition happens by chance. When a baby is conceived, the gene process will sometimes add in the extra chromosome. A person with down syndrome looks like a person and acts like a person,…

Emily Oster said this “Prenatal testing is a complicated decision for many women, forcing us to confront concerns about a disabled child and risks of miscarriage.” What this tells us is any pregnant woman is susceptible to having a disabled child. In my paper. I will outline how prenatal screening is defined, the positive verses the negative outcomes, and the role of prenatal counselors. Prenatal testing is simply a set of medical tests performed on expectant mothers to determine if an unborn…

Both authors talked about parents who have babies born with downs syndrome that may have an intestinal obstruction that requires operation. The combination of the syndrome and obstruction sometimes sways parents against the operation and to let the baby die; it is within their rights to make this decision. Rachel’s states that he can understand both sides of the token…

Throughout many years of history, those with disabilities were not always treated fairly or given equal opportunity. Activists around the world have worked together to achieve goals such as increased access to all types of transportation and a safer day to day environment. Equal opportunities in employment and education have been a big part of their efforts too. For many years, children with disabilities were many times segregated and not given an equal opportunity for a chance to learn and…

think labeling is necessary in other situations because it just puts limits on the student’s abilities. No matter what age the child is, labeling can affect them. For example, I was assisting in a Pre-Kindergarten class and there was a child with Down syndrome. He was included in everything and the children knew different sign languages that he would react to. At that point, I didn’t think it was appropriate to ask the teacher how she taught the children those signs appropriately without hurting…

Based on what I read in the “Far From the Tree” there are many similarities and differences that can be drawn from the experiences of deaf, dwarf, and down syndrome kids. Starting with similarities, all 3 categories of kids are in a way separated from the rest of the kids which society labels “normal”. For instance, each of the 3 categories of disabled kids are separated in the school system in an effort…

“A Move, a Word and My Family’s Battle” written by Patricia E. Bauer is about the battle one family had with the infamous “R” word. The explanation of the issue takes place at the family’s local movie theater in 2008, when the Patricia’s daughter, Margaret, was called a retard by a couple pre-teen girls. Margaret was noticeably hurt by this remark. Claim of value is used in different ways for the different views of people. As for the families with mentally disabled kids and adults, the…

campers in my cabin, Lizzie, had Down Syndrome, and she changed my perspective about life. I went to Capernaum with the purpose of serving special needs children and adults. Consequently, these people blessed my life. One of my favorite memories with Lizzie was watching her go down the water slide. Lizzie went down the slide at least ten times a day, and each time she went down she was simultaneously smiling from ear to ear, screaming, and laughing. Each time she went down the slide she was…

Planning for Special Olympics Healthy Athletes: Tobacco Avoidance/Cessation The Special Olympics is a global movement to promote the health, wellness and acceptance of those with intellectual disabilities (ID). Special Olympics acts to raise awareness about the abilities and potential of those with ID through sports (“Special olympics: What we do”, 2016). It also aims to promote healthier lifestyles among the athletes by providing health promotion and screening stations at Special Olympics…

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…