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Down syndrome
FAS
TBI
Educational Approaches
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Name two characteristics of down syndrome
Small stature, low muscle tone, upward slant of eyes, palm crease, poor vision, poor hearing, stubbornness, low IQ, heart defects, problems with speech, etc.
100
True or False: FAS only affects the brain with no physical impairments
False
100
True or false: Most head-injured persons require months of years of physical, occupational, and speech therapy for normalcy to be regained
True
100
Name one strategy in schools to assist students with down syndrome?
More time, smaller steps, more structure, increased repetition, inclusion, high expectations, etc.
200
What are other health risks that result from down syndrome?
Congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, Alzheimers, childhood leukemia, thyroid conditions, etc.
200
Describe the difference between Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)
FAE has some symptoms of FAS but not all of them
200
Name two events that could cause traumatic brain injury
Falls, vehicle-related collisions, violence, sports injuries, concussions, etc.
200
True or false: do children with fetal alcohol syndrome automatically have an IEP?
False They need to be identified, pre-referred, etc. It is a process!
300
Explain the two types of down syndrome and their differences
Trisomy 21 and Mosaicism
300
Name one physical impairments and one mental impairments
Physical: growth deficiency, small head size, poor coordination, different facial features Mental: poor memory, learning delays, low IQ, poor judgment
300
How is TBI different from other types of cognitive impairment?
Answers will vary ex. Someone is born with cognitive impairment vs. TBI results from injury
300
How should teachers deal with the effects of concussions in students?
Answers may vary ex. easing back into school, half day attendance with accommodations, full-day attendance without accommodations