Developmental delay and disability

Question 1

What barriers may children with disabilities face

Answer 1

Barriers such as inadequate legislation, policies and services, negative attitudes and lack of accessable environment

Question 2

Define handicap

Answer 2

Impact of the impairment or disability on the persons persuit or achievment of goals which are desired by him/ her or expected by society

Question 3

At what three levels may disability occur

Answer 3

• Impairment in body function or structure
• Limitation in activity (read, movement)
• Restriction in participation

Question 4

What chromosomal analysis technique may be used to diagnose Down Synrome

Answer 4

Fluoresence in situ hybridization (FISH) may be used for rapid detection of trisomy 21
Followed by complete karyotype analysis