Down Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms and Opportunities for Development

Seminar Paper , 2000 , 16 Pages , Grade: 2

Pedagogy - Orthopaedagogy and Special Education

In this paper I will reference a total of three books, a newspaper article, and several conversations with the patient B. and his parents. I have chosen the topic of opportunities for development as the focus of my work, because it seems the most important. This paper is a short survey of Down syndrome and will only briefly examine the various aspects thereof.

The remarks about B should illustrate that people with Down syndrome also are capable of achievement in their lives. This should be self-evident and normal, but unfortunately in our society today it remains somewhat unique and of an anomaly.

Inhalt

Introduction

Causes of Down Syndrome
Historical Review
Causes
Prenatal Diagnosis

Appearance
Physical Characteristics
Language development
Intelligence

Opportunities for Development
Approaches to Treatment
Early Support
Academic Education
Integration into Society
B as an Example

Bibliography

• College: University of Cologne
• Grade: 2
• Author: Nicole Gerbatsch (Author)
• Publication Year: 2000
• Pages: 16
• Catalog Number: V270556
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656613831
• ISBN (Book): 9783656613848
• Language: English
• Tags: down, syndrome, causes, symptoms, development