Rett syndrome

Down syndrome? Risk Factors and Research Bria Williams Valencia Community College, East Campus Author Note This paper was written for Human Biology, Section 24630, taught by Professor Ed Schultz. Abstract In 1866, John Langdon Down; an English physician, recorded and published an accurate description of a person with Down syndrome. He stated that, the facial features of those who have Down syndrome were similar to those of the Mongolians and he called them mongoloids. Down syndrome,…

Having a child is considered to be one of the most precious and memorable moments of a parent’s lifetime. No parent can anticipate that their child will be affected by certain disorders especially one like Autism. According to Autism Speaks, the nation 's leading organization to help improve the life of those affected by autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a range of neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive,…

The Treasure Coast Down Syndrome Awareness Group (2016) is a non-profit and support organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of a person with Down syndrome and creating awareness. The group helps to share information on education, health, advocacy, parenting issues, and anything else dealing with Down syndrome. The group offers resources through monthly meetings, public awareness programs, new parent information…

with Aspergers in mind. Much to my surprise, I learned that her daughter, who I will call "Sarah", to protect her confidentiality, has two sisters who are also on the spectrum. One might conclude that any parent raising multiple children with this disability would be constantly frazzled and wondering, "Why me?", but the opposite was revealed. Sarah 's mother, who I will refer to as Mrs. White, is instead an intelligent, caring, grateful parent. She is the kind of parent I wish every child could…

Turner syndrome, also known as TS and gonadal dysgenesis, is a chromosomal deficiency affecting over two million women that occur when two of the X chromosomes in a female’s DNA are either incomplete or missing entirely. It usually becomes apparent when a female is only a few years old, or even shortly following her birth. The missing genetic material of the X chromosome keeps the female body from maturing on its own. Because Turner syndrome is different for every female and an individual…

Matt is a 5 year old autistic male, who lives with his parents and older brother in Toronto. He was diagnosed at three with Autism Spectrum Disorder; he is nonverbal and communicates through PECS and is presently learning to sign. The assessment provided the family and intervention team information critical for setting goals for Matt. Matt’s mother is still having difficulty accepting that her son has Autism, but is willing to do anything to help him in any way that she can. Matt was placed in…

How is intellectual disability represented in Let Him Have It? The 1991 film Let Him Have It was directed by Peter Medak, and is based on the life of a young disabled man named Derek Bentley. Derek’s disability is represented is an honest un-romanticised fashion. The film explores how it affects his life and his decision making, as well as how his disability impacts his relationships with others. Derek is easily influenced and unable to entirely comprehend the consequences of his actions,…

Global Development Besio (2004) addresses global developmental gains through play with the implementation of individualized technologies for children with disabilities. A three-year Action-Research study was conducted in three separate phases. The first phase of the trial involved planning an individualized play program, gathering study subjects, and organizing necessary groups to implement the program and gather data. The second phase of the trial consisted of observation and assessment of 6…

In the fall of 2014, I observed a child who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder; he was around the age of 13. This young boy was non-verbal but used a picture book to communicate his needs and wants with those around him. I used to work at a facility for children with special needs, and after several shifts, had begun to enjoy my time with this little dude. When I entered the facility for my shift one day I noticed how reserved and standoffish he was. I soon realized why, The…

had any problems. I didn’t want to know until the baby was born, but my husband insisted. The doctor conducted a maternal blood screening, as well as a noninvasive prenatal diagnosis (Santrock 2014, pg. 52). The tests came back positive for Down syndrome. At that point the doctor asked me if I would consider aborting the pregnancy. I was shocked at how fast that became an option, but I knew from the beginning that was never an option for me. Never once did I consider if my husband wanted the…