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One in every 691 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common genetic condition. Approximately 400,000 Americans have Down syndrome and about 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year. Down syndrome probability increases with advanced age in mothers. However, since younger women have more babies, 80% of newborns with Down syndrome in the US are born to mothers under 35 years old. Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades - from 25 in 1983 to 60 today. 40 to 50% of children with Down syndrome have congenital heart defects in the US (Association for Children with Down Syndrome)
Teaching Strategies
One of the best strategies is to have full inclusion. Sit the student appropriately so he/she can see and hear the teacher (i.e. close to the speaker) and not be looking into bright light coming in from a window. Give instructions in small stages, e.g....."Get the book" ... wait for the student to carry out the instruction, then ... "Go to the table...". Rules should be limited in number, simple and demonstrated to the student and be in black and white terms, e.g.. "No kicking ... time out". Teach the same skill in a variety of situations. Give only one or two directions at a time. Have appropriate follow-up activities on hand for the student to access.
Adaptive/Assistive Technology
I pads are newer assistive technology being used in schools today. Especially the newer apps being used like; talking baby hippo that help kids with Down Syndrome by encouraging early speech sounds through vocally interacting with the character. Another app is called letter school-learn correct handwriting techniques through a fun multiple step approach of letter/number introduction, modeling with tracing followed by independent writing in free-form. Another app is Dexteria-Set of hand exercises that improve fine motor skills and handwriting readiness. Smart Boards Dynavox
Im not a Downs. I am a person with Down syndrome ... Down syndrome is just something I have, not who I am. Share the Journey, 2007 Calendar Down Syndrome Ireland
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References
Leach. M. W. (2013, September 23). Doctors to provide Down Syndrome resources under new law. Medical news for you. Retrieved February 8,2014.http://www.medicalnews4you.com/doctors-to-provide-down-syndromeresources-under-new-law/ ((n.d.)). Retrieved from February 8, 2014 http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/d/down_syndrome/stats.htm