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Types of Special Need - Down's Syndrome Down's Syndrome is the result of having an extra chromosome in the body's genetic makeup. The result is a distinctive appearance with sufferers having narrow eyes, a broad nose, a tendency towards a round face. They tend to be of short stature and often overweight as they grow older. The condition always causes learning difficulties though in varying degrees of severity. Sufferers can also have problems with sight, hearing and heart conditions. What to look for; Children with Down's syndrome do not have good auditory skills but they do learn well visually. They can learn to read well provided they are taught through a look and say method. They do not learn well using phonics until they have grasped the first fifty words at least. Sometimes a child with Down's can be capable of decoding words at a high level but it is important to remember that they may not be comprehending what they are reading. Children with Down's can have problems in lessons with a high listening content such as listening to a new story, mental maths, assembly etc. Children with Down's syndrome often use avoidance strategies if they don't wish to do something. They tend to use social skills and attention seeking behaviour; refusing, pretending to be less capable than they are, distracting the adult etc. They can be emotionally immature.
People who can help: SENCO/Resource Teacher Further InformationBehaviour Information Fact Sheet http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk http://www.down-syndrome.info/
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