1Consider Physical Limitations Down syndrome affects a person's development physically in addition to mental development abnormalities. Muscle hypotonia, or lower than normal muscle tone, can affect how well a person can perform certain life skills. This can interfere with fine motor control, such ...
Down syndrome occurs in one of 691 births, or 6,000 births per year in the U.S., as a result of the presence of an extra chromosome 21 at conception. Although individuals with Down syndrome tend to experience some health problems throughout their lives, recent medical advances have increase...
Down Syndrome can affect the way the body produces or responds to hormones causing hormonal disorders that contribute to obesity problems and Type 1 diabetes. People with Down Syndrome also suffer from skeletal problems caused by too much flexibility between the bones at the top ...
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By the end of the program, pediatricians should be well-equipped to deal with health issues that may affect an infant, child, adolescent or young adult. The American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) reports that as of June 2023, 56,882 pediatricians across the country maintained certificat...
Intrinsic barriers are the internal factors that negatively affect how one learns: Cognitive barriers Sometimes, one’s socioeconomic environment is conducive to learning. But, they might be facing cognitive challenges that affect how well they acquire, process, and retain new information and skills....
TTRS takes a multi-sensory approach. Students learn through a combination of visual and audio prompts, paired with the physical act of typing. This is why the program is useful for children who struggle withdyslexiaand other specific learning difficulties, as well asDown syndromeand those withsen...
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when your child faces learning difficulties. You may see them struggle with reading, math, or even social interactions and worry about their future. But let's be clear: having a learning disability does not doom anyone to a life of failure. Children with ...
These include medical conditions that affect the normal breakdown of foods, trigger an abnormal immune response, or increase peristalsis. Lactose Intolerance Lactose is a natural sugar found in dairy products like milk and cheese. Many adults have a low level of lactase, an enzyme that breaks ...