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Down Syndrome
Effective strategies for teaching a child with Down Syndrome
Have specific one on one time with the student
Inclusion with the class
Building up the child's self esteem
Constantly strive to help your student move past their learning capability
Treatment
Resources
Impact on Family
Impact on School life
Modifications
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001992/#adam_000997.disease.treatment
http://children.webmd.com/tc/down-syndrome-exams-and-tests
http://specialed.about.com/od/disabilities/a/downs.htm
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Down_synd...
It would be more difficult for the student to achieve successful academically because their learning ability is slower
a child with DS could lack social development and skills because it is harder for them to communicate with their peers
A student with DS need more one on one time with the teacher
A student with DS will need modifications on assignments and tests so they can be successful in the class as well
The teacher will need to make the learning environment open for all learning abilities
Spend more time on learning the letters of the alphabet and their sounds than the other students
More time to do assignments, projects, and tests
Allow them to have their communication Ipod in class so they can communicate with other students
Mild cases of DS can allow the person to live on their own, with family, or in a group house
Severe cases may lead the person to live in a full care center
DS can make it difficult for the student to have a social life
DS could affect the family financially
Some people may not be supportive of the parents decision to continue with the pregnancy
The parents would need to devote more time to help their child to comprehend every day life
There is no specific treatment for Down syndrome. A child born with a gastrointestinal blockage may need major surgery immediately after birth. Certain heart defects may also require surgery.
Diagnose
Symptoms
Testing during pregnancy:
Screening test- Shows you the chance of your baby having DS
Diagnostic test- Shows you that your baby will or will not have DS
After Pregnancy:
the child can have a physical exam and take a sample of their blood to test for DS
A Small and abnormally shaped head
Decreased muscle tone at birth
Excess skin at the nape of the neck
Flattened nose
Separated joints between the bones of the skull (sutures)
Single crease in the palm of the hand
Small ears
Small mouth
Upward slanting eyes
Wide, short hands with short fingers
White spots on the colored part of the eye (Brushfield spots)