How do you interact with a child with Down syndrome?

How do you interact with a child with Down syndrome?

Topic Overview

1. Look directly at your baby when you talk to him or her.
2. Play games like peek-a-boo.
3. Show different objects to your baby.
4. Let your baby see himself or herself in the mirror.
5. If your child shows interest in an object, person, or event, say the name of the person or object or talk about the event.

How can you help someone with Down syndrome?

Don’t

1. do not talk down to people with Down’s syndrome – treat them like anyone their age.
2. do not just talk to parents or carers, talk directly to people with Down’s syndrome.
3. do not use outdated and offensive language when talking to people with Down’s syndrome – see the Down’s Syndrome Association language guide.

What should you not tell a parent of a Down syndrome child?

10 Things You Should Never Say to a Mother of a Child with Down Syndrome

• Nothing.
• “You only get given what you can handle.”
• See also: 9 Things Never to Say to a Parent of a Special Needs Child.
• “He/she is God’s gift.”
• “I could never handle what you handle.”
• See also: 9 Things Never to Say to Working Moms.
• The “R” word.

Does Turner syndrome affect life expectancy?

The long-term outlook ( prognosis ) for people with Turner syndrome is typically good. Life expectancy is slightly shorter than average but may be improved by addressing and treating associated chronic illnesses, such as obesity and hypertension .

What limitations does a person with Turner’s syndrome have?

What Problems Can Happen? Girls who have Turner syndrome don’t have typical ovarian development. So they usually won’t develop all of the secondary sexual characteristics (the physical changes that usually happen in puberty) and are infertile (can’t become pregnant) as adults.

Does Turner’s syndrome cause mental retardation?

Unlike some other genetic conditions, Turner Syndrome does not cause mental retardation or decreased intelligence. However some girls with Turner Syndrome have learning disabilities, especially in areas involving spatial skills, such as math.

Is Turner syndrome autism?

Individuals with Turner syndrome often display social difficulties that are reminiscent of those associated with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), conditions associated with empathy and mirror-neuron system (MNS) deficits.