Physiological features
The presence of the syndrome is associated with genetic changes and manifests itself in the child soon after birth. An additional chromosome affects not only the child's intelligence, but also appearance and health.
Children with Down's Syndrome after school are able to get an initial vocational education. Photo: Getty You can recognize such a child by its appearance. The distinctive features are:
- a slightly flattened face that seems flat;
- raised corners of the eyes;
- small ears;
- a small oral cavity with a high sky;
- a broad tongue that the child often protrudes from his mouth;
- wide palms;
- short fingers and a little finger curled inwards.
The appearance of this child is different from the exteriorthe usual kid. In addition to these signs, children can have serious health problems. Often there are congenital heart defects, intestines, lack of sight and hearing. These children often catch cold. Often there are diseases of the thyroid gland.
Child development
Compared to "healthy" children, the child will beTo develop more slowly. He later begins to hold his head, sit down, crawl, walk and talk. A baby is born with a violation of the intellect, which can have different degrees. For him, retarded verbal and mental development. But you can not predict how it will develop as a whole. With an individual approach, he is able to show good results. The most favorable conditions for the child are the home environment and a loving family. It can be taught to serve yourself, go to the store and help around the house. He will imitate the behavior of the people around him. Friendship with peers will teach him to play, communicate and lead an active lifestyle.
Training and activities with such a child
Children who are lagging behind in mental and speech development,need early pedagogical assistance, from birth to 5 years. Since children usually have slurred speech, they need to deal with a speech therapist - a defectologist. This will allow for faster adaptation in kindergarten and school. It would be better if they attend a regular garden and school. They can spend the whole day in a regular classroom or spend some time in a special class. Any teaching activity is given to them is difficult, therefore, professionals must define the profile and develop strengths. During the lessons from the teachers to the child there should be an individual approach. For him, a special, simplified program is selected. It is necessary to take into account that such children do not perceive information by ear, so there should be a visual demonstration and repeated repetitions. Visual techniques allow the child to read, write, repeat gestures and movements. Downs are talented children, they can draw, sing or dance well. But these qualities need to be developed, creating the necessary conditions. How will the life of a child with a complex syndrome, depends on the help of relatives, the participation of specialists and living conditions.
