...Down syndrome Approximately 220,000 babies are born with down syndrome every year. That is 1 in every 800 babies. A average person is born with 23 pairing or 46 total chromosomes. A person born with down syndrome usually has 47 chromosomes. When down syndrome occurs the reason is because of an extra copy of the 21st chromosome in every cell. In medical terms “trisomy” refers to having an extra copy of a chromosome. The proper name for down syndrome is Trisomy 21 because of the extra copy of the 21st chromosome ("Facts about Down Syndrome”). Mosaicism occurs when a child is born with an extra chromosome in some but not all of their cells. Mosaicism normally has less severe symptoms than trisomy 21. Translocation down syndrome occurs...
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...is with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is the most common of the chromosomal conditions since over 6,000 babies bear with the disability in the...
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...are affected from down syndrome. Though, all of these 400,000 people suffer from the same genetic disorder, each person that is affected are different in their personality, needs, and individuality. Down syndrome doesn’t just affect the person’s looks and genetic mismatches, but also the way they live life and the treatment they need and will have to undergo. In addition, there are 3 different types of down syndrome. Trisomy 21, Translocation and Mosaicism. Standard Trisomy 21 is when an extra 21st chromosome is duplicated. The extra copy could come from the egg or sperm cell. Translocation is caused when pieces of the 21st chromosome is located on another chromosome such as 14 or 17. And finally Mosaicism, Mosaicism is the presence of multiple types of cells with different genotypes in one individual cell. An example of this is when, some cells contain the usual 46 chromosome but will also contain genetic material of 47 as well. (What is Down Syndrome?pg.2-3). All of these types are all genetic mutations of...
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...threatening condition that couple does not want. I do not believe that the fetus having downs syndrome is a disadvantage to the child or the parents. Downs syndrome is not a life threatening genetic disorder and it will not cause suffering to the child in the future which leads me to believe that terminating this particular pregnancy would not be the ethical choice. This contract should be heavily detailed and agreeable to both to the Rogers and Ms. Tygert before insemination is performed. Under these circumstances genetic testing is a viable way to gain insight on possible complications with the pregnancy. It is said that prenatal genetic testing is, “straightforwardly enhancing women's reproductive autonomy,” (Kukla and Wayne). Genetic testing is way to understand the chances of having severe and life threatening complications...
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... about 6,000 infants are born with Down syndrome, which is roughly 1 in 700. Down syndrome is a genetic chromosome disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays. Therefore, many families, in the early twentieth century, thought that children with Down syndrome were less human and required care that the families could not do. Many children with Down syndrome were put into intuitions soon after birth. These children were put into large institutions so that society would not have to see the horror of their lives. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes developmental and intellectual delays, abnormal appearance, and an impact on family. Down syndrome can be diagnosed in two ways before the baby is born: parental screening, and diagnostic test. Parental screening can check if the fetus has a chance of having Down syndrome. This test does not tell you for sure if your child may have Down syndrome, just an estimate....
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...Down syndrome is a common genetic disorder that establishes from a chromosomal error. Chromosomes have genes; these genes contain the genetic information that exists in every cell in the body. A zygote is formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, when this happens, 23 chromosomes are given to the zygote from each parent, totalling to 46. A deficiency can occur during the division of the sperm or egg cell (a process called meiosis), which causes there to be one extra or one less chromosome. This is called non-disjunction. A baby born with Down Syndrome has an extra number 21 chromosome, this is called trisomy 21.The screening methods used for the diagnosis of Down Syndrome are expanded Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP), Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS), Nuchal Translucency Screening (NT), amniocentesis, and ultrasounds....
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...Down syndrome Brianna Koehn General Psychology: PSY 1130 AAW3 September 27, 2012 Hurley, Dan (2011). A Father’s Search for a Drug for Down Syndrome, The New York Times The magazine article is very touching. It tells the story of Dr. Alberto Costa and his daughter Tyche, who has Down syndrome. Dr. Costa is a doctor and a neuroscientist and after the birth of his daughter he has devoted his medical research to Down syndrome. He has developed some promising treatments. The magazine article also notes the efforts of other researchers who have been developing noninvasive tests to allow pregnant women to determine whether their unborn babies have Down syndrome. Many pro-lifers fear that these tests will result in a “cure” for Down syndrome by eliminating children with Down syndrome. The article notes the problems researchers have had obtaining funding for Down syndrome research, perhaps because the “problem” will soon be solved by aborting babies with Down syndrome. Dmitriev, Valentine, and Patricia L. Oelwein, Advances in Down Syndrome. Seattle: Special Child Publications, 1988. This volume covers a wide range of intervention strategies including medical, educational, special needs, parental, and living skills. Although the readability lags in places due to complex subject matter, overall this is not a concern. Concise summary and conclusion statements are used effectively to enhance the clarity of main points and important concepts. The intervention...
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...Down syndrome Development Psychology Down syndrome Love a four letter word that many will take and throw around as though the word is a ball to be toyed with. One seeks to have someone say “I love you” no matter what their ability is as being mentally challenged or not. A parent does not love his or her child any less if he or she suffers an illness such as that of Down syndrome (DS). In order to completely understand how the love of a mother and father can be given to a child with such a disability, the individual needs to gain an understanding of what Down syndrome is. The reader of this paper will learn how Down syndrome got the name, what Down syndrome is, the case for this disorder, the facts that are known of Down syndrome. The methods used to test and find DS before the birth of a child. Statistical facts, the medical conditions which are present, how parents and teachers work with those born with DS. How the eating habits, sexuality habits of males and females with Down syndrome are viewed. The length of the life expectancy for someone who is challenged with DS compared to someone that is not mentally challenged. The last thing that I will cover within this paper is that of foundations that have been created to conduct research and treatment for those with Down syndrome and to answer the question that many may have as to there being a cure for Down syndrome. Down syndrome a term that many are familiar with in the United States; the scientific name...
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...order to evaluate the health events in a population, both descriptive and analytical epidemiology are important (Stroup, D. & Thacker, S., 2009). Three categories of data sources commonly used in epidemiologic studies including surveillance data, census data, and vital records, data collected for other purposes, and epidemiologic data (Hilfinger Messias, McKeown, and Adams 2012). The epidemiological triangle is composed of three elements of disease, and includes host, agent, and environment. Changes in one element can increase or decrease a person’s risk of the disease (Hilfinger Messuas, McKeown, &Adams, 2012). The purpose of this paper is to describe the epidemiology of children with Down syndrome utilizing the principles of epidemiology, specifically, descriptive epidemiology. Down syndrome description Down syndrome, also known as...
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...| Assessment Research Paper | Assessing the Young Child-Professor Speers | | | Assessment Research Paper There are many different aspects and things to consider when discussing the subject of child development. In this paper I will be discussing and identifying three examples of major conditions in children, and their impact on development and learning, demonstrate a plan that would enhance an interest area, change in behavior or bring new knowledge to parents, children and staff, I will give examples of how assessments are applied in the early childhood classroom and how early childhood curriculum is used with assessment tools, and identify three assessment inventories used for birth through six the assessments that can be used for child developmental portfolios. The first type of major condition in children that has an impact on development and learning is autism. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) don’t tune into other people in the same way as typically developing children. For example, a child with ASD might not respond to his name, make eye contact, smile at caregivers, or wave goodbye without being told to. A child with ASD also might not use eye contact to get someone’s attention or communicate. Children with ASD find it hard to see things from other people’s perspective. They might have trouble understanding that other people can have different desires and beliefs from them. Children with ASD can struggle with focus, attention, transitions...
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...Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness Paper Following long hours of thinking, outlining, investigating, and reading about different topics it was not easy to choose a vulnerable population. After going through the Neighborhood it became apparently clear that my desire is to write on the subject of the Down syndrome population. This vulnerable population is like no other. The individuals living with Down syndrome is a sub-group of people living with a genetic condition or a disorder and I wanted to know what makes Down syndrome individuals a vulnerable population. During extensive reading and research the realization is that the Down syndrome population requires special care and has specific needs and medical conditions through his or her lifespan. Individuals in this group, although sad to say are regarded by others as mentally retarded. Individuals who have Down syndrome should not be called “retarded” because according to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) who stated that “using this word is hurtful and suggests that people with disabilities are not competent” (n.d.). In this instance, regrettable so the words mental retardation are clinically accepted, which is unfortunate; however the NDSS goes on to say it is more acceptable to refer to individuals with Down syndrome as intellectually disabled. People living with this disorder depending on his or her range of disability some can live normal lives. Down syndrome individuals depending on his or her...
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...1.0) Review of Literature Although I was unable to find closely related research papers and reports to my report still the literature I reviewed consisted of some material that helped me in doing assessment. A seasoned IT professional with a strong background in information security and business management, Lenny Zeltser (1995) describes some of the historical aspects of the World-Wide Web development, as well as the alternative methods of universal information sharing through hypertext, such as the Xanadu project. The basic structure of the WWW and the Xanadu system is also discussed, in order to illustrate the general nature of global information networks. He states that “As the popularity of the Internet increases, people become more aware of its massive potential. The World-Wide Web (WWW) is a product of the continuous search for innovative ways of sharing information resources.” Elizabeth M. Nichols, Elizabeth D. Murphy, Amy E. Anderson, Diane K. Willimack and Richard S.Sigman (2005) researchers while studying “Designing Interactive Edits for U.S. Electronic Economic Surveys And Censuses: Issues And Guidelines” sheds light on the United States Census Bureau’s experience with data editing strategies which are used in business surveys, described in the paper how the interactive editing approach currently incorporated into Computerized Self-Administered Questionnaires (CSAQs). Questionnaires are delivered to the respondent by downloadable files or even transmitted electronically...
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...Down syndrome: Observing Shannon Submitted by: Alfonse Bowman Arcadia University ED 584: Supporting Students with Low Incidence Disabilities Professor Hopkins Fall 2013 Introduction For our final paper I chose to research trisomy 21 or as it is known clinically, Down syndrome (DS). The primary reason I chose this low incidence disability is because I will make the transition from a regular education teacher to a special education teacher in the spring and I am already familiar with other low incidence disabilities. I realize that with my new role in a self-contained classroom it is important for me to understand the term Down syndrome and then see how the definition and behavioral traits impact the student, the teacher and the other students in an educational setting. This research paper will provide clinical and anecdotal information on DS with real-life observation of a student with Down syndrome. History of Disorder According to the National Down Syndrome Society (2013), during the early nineteenth century, John Langdon Down, an English physician, published an accurate description of a person with Down syndrome. It was this scholarly wok, published in 1866, that earned Down the recognition as the “father” of the syndrome. Although other people had previously recognized the characteristics of the syndrome, it was Down who described the condition as a distinct and separate entity. The United States Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control...
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...was already bringing in the broken-hearted, the sick and the maimed” (The Rock Church, 2013). With the promise from Isaiah 12:3, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation”, The Rock Church begins a life-long difference in a broken city. Then after many years, a mother and her son with Down syndrome named “Brian” came to service. The church was developing and expanding its structures at the time. The Pastor was preaching about how the members could help by donations to pay off the upgraded church. Pledges were being made, and Brian was only a young child at the time. He wanted to pledge. He wanted to get involved. His mother was astounded by Brian’s need to be involved. At first, the mother did not think of Brian being able to determine his involvement in the pledge; however she did not want to confuse the love of the Lord that Brian was clearly showing. She did not think it was possible for him to get, but she quickly learned she was wrong. This is when RCWOC decided to make a fully inclusive children’s youth ministry program, and they named it after Brian. RCWOC is dedicated in meeting the needs of all children that attend the church. Down Syndrome: A Full Inclusion Plan for The Rock Church Like today’s many churches, The Rock Church & World Outreach Center (RCWOC) is a Nondenominational Church located in the older part of San Bernardino, California. The...
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...Final Research Paper Ryan Hermes Health 106 SP 13 “Alzheimer’s Disease; A Disease Without A Cure” Alzheimer’s disease, otherwise known as dementia, is a genetic disease that causes the brain to deteriorate until death. Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, and once the diagnosis is given the disease only gets worse. The disease isn’t very well understood, however researchers are working to help treat the symptoms of the disease. With all of the advancements in medicine there are no treatments available to stop or reverse the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In 1901 a German psychiatrist named Alois Alzheimer’s documented the first recorded case of Alzheimer’s disease. He studied a woman named Auguste Deter, she was a woman in her fifties who had severe early onset Alzheimer’s disease, and she died in 1906. After her death, Alzheimer’s worked with two Italian physicians on staining techniques to study Auguste’s brain. He noted certain plaques that infiltrated her brain, however technology could only go so far at the time so the results of the brain examination were speculative. Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in a way that causes its victims to lose some or most of their memory. This causes the patient to forget things such as who they are, who their relatives are, where they are, how to get home, or even when or how to eat. These problems make caring for the patient difficult because the care person has to do almost everything...
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