1. definition:
1.1. chromosomes: 23 pairs in humans
1.2. trisomy: one extra chromosome in one pair
1.3. types (viable):
1.3.1. trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome)-> chromosome 21
1.3.2. trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome)->chromosome 13
1.3.3. trisomy 18 (Edwards syndrome)->chromosome 18
1.3.4. trisomy 8 (Warkany Syndrome)-> chromosome 8
1.3.5. sex chromosome trisomies (Jacobs, triple X...)
1.4. some trisomies--> miscarsriage
1.5. effets vary depending on chromosome
2. Current information/ Awareness/ Numbers
2.1. 1 baby out of 1000 born with Down syndrome in France
2.2. World Down Syndrom Day--> March 21st
2.3. Campaign: "Lots of Socks" --> wear mismatched socks to celebrate diversity
2.4. Laws and supports:
2.4.1. right to attend regular school
2.4.2. AESH: assist pupil in class
2.4.3. families can get financial and medical help
2.5. more visibility in media, sports, work...
2.6. people with Down Syndrome live longer thanks to medical progress and therapies
2.6.1. people with Down Syndrome live longer thanks to medical progress and therapies
3. Real example:
3.1. 8-year-old- girl with Down Syndrome
3.2. bullied at school--> pushed from window by classmate
3.3. CLIS class (special inclusie class)
3.4. Shows: discrimination, mockery, harassment
3.4.1. Shows: discrimination, mockery, harassment
4. Solutions/ Future teacher actions:
4.1. adapted activies:
4.1.1. -simple instrcutions
4.1.2. -pictures, visual supports
4.1.3. -more time for tasks
4.1.4. easier materials/ tools
4.2. work with specialists:
4.2.1. -special education teacher
4.2.2. -speech therapist
4.2.3. -psychologist
4.3. group work/ inclusion:
4.3.1. -cooperative activities
4.3.2. -support and accept differences
4.3.3. -helps the child feel included
4.4. communication with parents:
4.4.1. -share progress
4.4.2. -discuss strategies that work at home
4.5. teach respect and tolerance:
4.5.1. -short activities/ discussions
4.5.2. -reduce stereotypes in class