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about Down Syndrome and what exactly causes it, or even the health problems that these children and adults face? Down Syndrome, often known as DS, is a genetic condition which is caused by an extra chromosome. Down Syndrome is also the most common genetic disorder. There is no way of preventing Down Syndrome, although genetic counseling is available to figure the odds of having a baby with Downs. Over the course of many years, more tests and screenings have become available for diagnosing Down…

“It was just a nightmare” was Hazel's response to Fiver’s vision about humans attacking the Sandleford Warren. Hazel did not believe what Fiver had said, but Fiver, the younger, more loyal member of the Sandleford Warren, could not obliviate the thought. Fiver, in fear responded, “ Oh, Hazel! This is where it comes from! I know now- something very bad! Some terrible thing- coming closer and closer.” Hazel had to drag Fiver, a burden, back to the warren. Hazel, in anxiety warned the Chief who…

The first client information you are reviewing pertains to Maddie. Maddie has a diagnosis of Down syndrome (2pts). Based on your resources, this diagnosis is due to an extra chromosome on the 21st chromosome (short answer response here – 5 pts) which would be considered a pediatric genetic condition (2pts) disorder. This disorder is characterized by characteristic facial features such as slanted eyes, skinfold over nasal corners of eyes, flat nasal bridge, small mouth, protruding tongue,…

Down Syndrome Video Case Analysis "Graduating Peter" Demographic Information Setting For my observation, I watched the video titled “Graduating Peter (2001)” on YouTube. Originally an HBO film, this documentary follows a young boy named Peter who is diagnosed with Down’s syndrome. The film follows him as he starts inclusion classes in the third grade and follows him until he graduates from high school. Students Observed In this video, Peter is being observed while he is starting the third grade…

What is a developmental disability? A developmental disability is a mental or physical impairment which is chronic and begins before an individual reaches adulthood. There are many different types of developmental disabilities. They include Intellectual Disability (ID), epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy, which is the disorder this paper will be focusing on (CA.Gov 2013). Cerebral Palsy is an impairment in the area of the brain that controls muscle tone and movement. Cerebral Palsy does not…

sophisticated jobs, such as the water boy. Bobby also received a lot of disrespect from his peers. He is called out of him name several times and even hit on. While all of this happens he doesn’t get any help from anyone. Everyone either chimes in or sits around and laughs. At one point in the movie the coach blames him for disrupting the team and watches as his players bully him then proceeds to fire him. He is also patronized on national television by a pro-wrestler because of the way he…

“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…

Pajama's are comfortable and should be able to be worn. It's not a distraction, they are just clothes. A lot of people get distracted easily and the school is just blaming it on what people wear. Also, girls can wear shirts that go down to the middle of their chests and not have anything said to them about it. When a girl has a little bit of their stomach exposed they are sent home to change or just yelled at. I know because this happened to me. That's just not right at all. The things that…

In May 2013 Henry’s Turkey Service was convicted of abusing mentally disabled employees. Thirty-two intellectually disabled men worked for Henry’s Turkey in the state of Iowa. They men lived in a dilapidated schoolhouse, with boarded up windows and little ventilation. The mice feces and cockroaches were everywhere, contributing to the stench. A fire marshal immediately condemned the building and later testified it was the worst he has seen (Noguchi, 2013). The men were restricted to move…

Chapter 10 discusses disability in the workplace by two Essays, and one Case Study. The first essay discusses the Drugstore Walgreens, and how they have a large amount of employees who have a disability, specifically cognitive ones and some who suffer from autism. Currently their center in South Carolina has 400 employees with disabilities. They are planning to open a center in Windsor, CT that will double the amount of disabled employs to make the number 800. This minority group is very common…