Learners with Developmental Disabilities

Temporary lag in development

Developmental delay

substantial functional limitations that manifest in childhood and persists throughout the life spa

Developmental Disabilities

appear normal at birth but loses abilities or functions due to disorder

Degenerative Disabilities

caused by a mutation of X chromosome

Fragile X Syndrome

another name of Fragile X Syndrome

Martin-Bell Syndrome

presence of an extra chromosome 21

Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)

feeding difficulty in infancy followed by excessive eating

Prader-Willi Syndrome

they have hypotonia. usually happens to males and have a problem in chromosome 15

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Child’s brain is damaged, and growth is impaired due to alcohol consumption

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FEA)

caused by the deletion of chromosome 7

friendly and sociable

has ELFIN facial appearance

William Syndrome

often smile and laugh

hand-flapping movements

problems in chromosome 15

Angelman Syndrome

cat cry

high-pitched cry in infancy

deletion on chromosome 5

Cri-du-chat Syndrome (5p-Syndrome)

muscles are poorly developed and the spine is curved

slender stature, long limbs and serious cardiovascular issues

Marfan Syndrome

ankle or foot deformities twisting inward

Club Foot

fatal virus that can cause illness, resulting in a breakdown of the immune system

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

severe chronic hereditary blood disease in which red blood cells are distorted in shape and does not circulate properly

Sickle Cell Anemia

sudden alteration of consciousness

abnormal discharge of electrical energy in the brain (seizure)

Epilepsy

problems with precise or fluent word recognition

Dyslexia

difficulty mastering the sequence of muscle motor movements needed in writing letters and numbers

Dysgraphia

difficulties in learning number-related concepts

Dyscalculia

a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

when can we observe symptoms of ASD?

first two years of life

Triad of Impairment

Impaired communication

Impaired social skills

A restricted and repetitive way of being in the world

caused by brain damage or abnormal brain development, usually before or during birth

Cerebral Palsy

most common cerebral palsy

Spastic Cerebral Palsy

significant feelings of fear and refers to anticipation of a future concerns and is more associated with muscle tension avoidance behavior

Anxiety Disorder

includes disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

persistent feelings of sadness

Depressive Disorder

designed to prevent potential or existing problems from becoming a disability

Preventive Interventions

designed to eliminate the effects of disability

ex. therapy (gi improve)

Remediation Interventions

involve teaching special skills or using special devices to improve functioning

Compensatory Interventions

first crucial stage of educational development

0-8 years old

Act recognizing the age from zero to eight years old

RA 10410

responsible for children 0-4 years old

Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD)

responsible for children in formative years ages 5-8 years old

DepEd

Daycare services

Center-Based Programs

neighborhood-based programs

home-based programs

Act where having daycare centers

RA 6972

can do basic operations, list simple letters

can use public transportation

can live independently

MILD

can match written number to number of items

can use public transportation with supervision

consistent support to live independently

MODERATE

limited language and capacity to acquire academic skills

may learn basic skills with intensive training

needs lifetime support in school, work and other endeavors

SEVERE

very limited communication ability

requires daily support supervision

may need complete nursing or custodial care

PROFOUND