Down Syndrome

BY: Nicole & Thakshira

• Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part
of a third copy of chromosome 21.

• The parents of the affected individuals are usually genetically normal.

• There is no cure for down syndrome. However, education and proper care
have shown to provide a good quality of life.
 Learning difficulties
Language & communication Memory & Learning
pace
• Children may find it it
difficult to participate in • Memory is usually shorter in
certain tasks during an individuals with down
active lesson. syndrome.

• Generally unable to • Therefore, teachers will use

communicate or express various techniques in order for
their feelings verbally individuals to help remember
certain things.
 Focus

Children with down syndrome who are struggling to pay attention to a lesson
or an activity in class may be trying to communicate with their teachers or
peers in a different manner.
How teachers can react and help

• Inclusion
• Building self-esteem
• Minimize distractions
• Behaviour management techniques
 How it affects them
• Children with down syndrome are not immune to
emotions, while many experience mental health
disorders such as depressions anxiety, OCD and
many more.

• The causes of depression in individuals with

Down syndrome can be social and environmental
stress, physical differences or changes within the
brain, or medical problems.
Thank you!