Statistics
In Italy, is there a law that guarantees respect for human dignity for people with disabilities?
Yes - it's the Italian Law 104 that was put into place in 1992
Which country is more accessible for people with disabilities?
USA
Is a teacher more or less willing to support the benefits of inclusion when they believe and trust in the success that will be achieved by the student with Down syndrome?
More
What is a learning difficulty that affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading/spelling?
Dyslexia
What are some common extracurricular activities that students with Down syndrome participate in?
Swimming & Dancing
When is it typical for an Italian student to acquire an IEP?
Middle school / High school
Which country believes in complete immersion in educational settings?
Italy
Is the Colusseem accessible for those who use a wheelchair?
Yes - you can enter the building via a ramp, visit the ground floor, and reach the middle tier through an elevator.
A broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication
Autism Spectrum Disorder
What other professional help do people with Down syndrome receive?
Speech Therapy
What is the ratio between assistant educators and students in a kindergarten classroom in Italy?
1:2
Who has the larger percentage of a total population of people with disabilities?
USA
What is the accessible part of the Duomo?
The church - there is no lift access for people to get to the top of the dome, the only way up is by climbing the 463 steps.
This affects a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture
Cerebral Palsy
T/F: Down syndrome affects all ethnic groups?
True
T/F: In Europe, for every 10,000 births, more than 10 infants are affected by Down syndrome?
True
Which country has support teachers in mainstream classrooms?
Both
What is one tourist attraction located in Florence (across the river) that is fully wheelchair accessible?
Statue of David - This museum is fully wheelchair accessible by using a ramp at the exit door. Accessible restrooms are available and elevators and stair lifts allow you to tour every floor.
The reading focused on what intellectual disability, which is a chromosomal condition?
Down syndrome
A typical feature of people with Down syndrome is the delay of _ _ _ _ _ _ growth.
height
In Japan, the remains of a person from the Neolithic era have been found with characteristics that could be compatible with Down syndrome?
False - Greece
Is there a small or large gap between the number of students in special education in Italy vs the US?
Large - The US has over 7 million students who receive special education services; Italy has a little over 250,000
Are the local trains accessible in places like Sorrento and Naples?
No - there is a step to get on some of the trains, and a wheelchair can't move throughout the train
Those with this disorder may have trouble paying attention or struggle to control impulsive behaviors
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Teachers should intensify the use of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ during lessons.
visual aids