EDUC230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Reinforcement
6 Mar 2017
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Development of appropriate social behaviors increases the chances of true inclusion. Research indicates that few of these students have high quality relationships with non-disabled peers. Quality of life is contingent on developing interpersonal relationships. Tend to live at home longer than mainstream students. Acquisition and performance are the two areas that impact adaptive behavior proficiency. Other techniques to address needs of learners with id. Instruction in real life settings with real materials. About of the cases the cause is not known. Genetic counseling - working with at-risk children and their families early intervention. Behavioral phenotypes - molecular genetics and id. There are now hundreds of known genetic disorders associated with id. Amniocentesis - can detect up to 80 specific genetic disorders (many of which are associated with id) There is almost always less opportunities, training, etc. for those with more severe/profound levels of id than those with more mild/moderate id.
